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Jay Kelly came out on Netflix, and suddenly, everyone is talking about Adam Sandler again. It is funny watching people rediscover him like this; it’s some “brand-new version” of him, even though he has been doing both comedy and drama for decades (some of us weren’t even born then).

Since everyone is now searching for more Sandler movies on Netflix, this is the perfect moment to highlight the ones that still hit the right way. These films are fun to revisit, and they remind you why Sandler has stayed popular… and relevant for so long.

Each film brings a different vibe and flavour, but kudos to Adam Sandler because he always dissolves into the role so naturally that it feels like you are watching an old friend try something new just for fun. And Netflix has enough variety to keep you entertained for days.

So let’s get into the five movies you can stream on Netflix right now if you want to keep the Sandler streak going.

Five Adam Sandler comedies to watch on Netflix

Happy Gilmore 2 (Kyle Newacheck, 2025)

This sequel doesn’t just bring Happy back to the golf world, but also a lot of memories. Happy Gilmore 2 happened when a new rival shook things up. He is older, but still the same unpredictable guy, and the movie sets up a classic comeback story as he tries to compete again. The rivalry builds through quick losses, unexpected wins, and the usual “Happy versus everyone” moments. It feels familiar, and the setup is easy to follow from the start.

What makes it fun is how naturally Sandler returns to this character. The attitude and the messy confidence is all still there. The movie keeps things light and it never pretends to be anything more than a silly sports sequel. If you want something simple and entertaining, this one does the job without trying too hard.

Leo (Robert Smigel, Robert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim, 2023)

So this one… this one is animated, by the way, and that’s a big part of its charm. Adam Sandler voices Leo, an old classroom lizard who realises he has spent most of his life in the same terrarium watching kids cycle through year after year. So when the next school year starts, and new kids walk in, Leo decides it might be time to finally do something for himself. That is where the story picks up speed, with him trying to help the kids while quietly plotting his own escape plan.

What makes this fun is how extremely relaxed the whole movie feels. Sandler’s voice is so playful, and the fact that he is not even trying too hard and the kids carry most of the energy, is such fun to watch. It is one of those easy films you put on when you want something simple and cheerful, and Sandler fits into that world perfectly.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (Sammi Cohen, 2023)

As hilarious as its name, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah starts with two best friends planning the perfect Bat Mitzvah season until one tiny mistake turns the whole thing upside down. Imagine crushes, tonnes and tonnes of friendship tension and loads of embarrassing moments. And everything happens so fast that the girls try to save what’s left of their big plans.

Sandler plays the dad, and he keeps it pretty low-key. Since the girls are the lead, he makes sure he supports the story without dominating it, which actually makes the whole film stand out. The kids feel so natural that you might actually believe that you are standing in the middle of two girls fighting. Also, the movie never tries to be larger than life. If you want something sweet and uncomplicated, this one will scratch the itch.

Hubie Halloween (Steven Brill, 2020)

Don’t get confused with the word “Halloween” because this one doesn’t have many jump scares. It is just Hubie running around town with his little safety tips, trying to make sure everyone behaves. The whole neighbourhood knows him, which makes it even funnier because nobody listens, yet he still shows up everywhere with the same level of commitment.

Then the weird stuff starts happening. People start vanishing, and Hubie ends up stuck in the middle of everything. What makes it work is how Sandler plays him. Hubie has this sweet, awkward energy that makes you root for him, even when everyone else is clowning him.

The Week Of (Robert Smigel, 2018)

Here, two families are trying to pull together a wedding on a tight budget, which means everything that can go wrong… does. Hotels fall apart, relatives complain, plans shift constantly, and the dads try to look calm while dealing with one problem after another. The movie keeps things normal and lets the mess build naturally.

Adam Sandler plays the dad who wants to handle everything himself, and that makes the funniest moments happen without him even trying. The humour comes from the disasters themselves, not loud reactions, which gives the movie a relaxed feel. It is a simple, down-to-earth comedy that works best when you just want something light in the background.