Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- broad
- sentimental
- nostalgic
- lazy weekend
- nostalgic comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally found the concept mildly preferable to recent Adam Sandler vehicles but criticized its repetitive humor, sloppy execution, and excessive length.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sandy tirelessly represents unusual clients operating on the fringes of show business.
Sandy falls in love with Courtney after discovering her and taking her on as a client.
The story follows Los Angeles talent management and entertainment over the 1990s and subsequent decade.
Sandy's distinctive mannerisms, accent, and repeated comic behavior drive the central performance.
Films like Sandy Wexler, and why
The Wedding Singer
shared show business setting, eccentric comic characters, celebrity cameos, and sentimental ensemble comedy
50 First Dates
shared Adam Sandler comic persona, romance, broad humor, and nostalgic 1990s atmosphere
The Player
shared entertainment-industry satire, eccentric performers, and affectionate backstage comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Steven Brill
- Release Date
- 2017-04-14
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (601)
Cast
- Adam Sandler
- Jennifer Hudson
- Kevin James
- Colin Quinn
- Nick Swardson
- Jackie Sandler
- Terry Crews
- Rob Schneider
- Lamorne Morris
- Aaron Neville
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sandy Wexler about?
- A devoted Los Angeles talent manager risks his career and heart on an extraordinary singer discovered far from the Hollywood spotlight.
- What is Sandy Wexler like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sandy Wexler as slow, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sandy Wexler violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sandy Wexler.
- What did critics think of Sandy Wexler?
- Critics generally found the concept mildly preferable to recent Adam Sandler vehicles but criticized its repetitive humor, sloppy execution, and excessive length.
- Which films are like Sandy Wexler?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, and The Player.
- How long is Sandy Wexler?
- Sandy Wexler runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sandy Wexler?
- In United States, Sandy Wexler streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
