Whether you like comedy or drama, Adam Sandler's films have something for everyone He is one of the most versatile actors of our time and has played every character from the caring father to the quirky but romantic lover to the hilarious wedding singer His characters not only touch the rawness of our humanity, they also make us laugh

So far, his fans have not had the opportunity to see him win an Academy Award However, his lack of recognition has not stopped him from making an impact on his audiences While some of his films are not that great, he has made a number of films that have had a lasting impact on people He recently made a splash with his teen comedy, the animated adventure "Leo," which is one of the top new movies streaming this week

Here are some of the best Adam Sandler movies available for streaming online right now

When director Paul Thomas Anderson chose Adam Sandler to play Barry Egan in "Punch-Drunk Love," he saw something in Adam Sandler that we didn't see at first Breaking away from traditional comedic roles, Sandler's Barry is a lonely man who runs his own business, but doesn't seem to get much out of life He has not been very successful socially or romantically Additionally, he has eight sisters who scold him endlessly Things get complicated when Barry gets in touch with a phone sex line

But when he meets Lena Leonard, a friend of his sisters, his life begins to take a new and surprisingly positive direction Barry's clumsiness and Sandler's clumsy but well-intentioned attempts at love are endearing and make this one of his best films [Billy Madison] is one of Adam Sandler's first starring roles and is a fun comedy from start to finish, a film not to be missed Sandler portrays an adult who has lived his entire life avoiding adulthood When Billy ruins an important dinner party with his typical antics, his father, Brian Madison, played by Darren McGavin, chooses the obviously sinister Vice President as his ideal predecessor in retirement

So Billy, played by Sandler, convinces his father to give him another chance and promises to return to school in the first grade Adam Sandler's befriending of his eight-year-old classmates is one of the film's many humorous moments He also confronts bullying, unrequited love, and all the other challenges of growing up in the strangest but hilarious ways The jokes in the film may seem outlandish at times, but given the premise, that's part of the film's charm

Streaming on Hulu

Even if sports movies aren't your thing, Adam Sandler's role in "Hustle" will surprise you He plays Stanley Sugarman, an international scout for the 76ers He discovers a talented player overseas, Bo Cruz, and brings him back to the United States He believes Cruz will either sign with the 76ers or be picked by another professional team in the NBA draft

Stanley's struggle for redemption is at the heart of this story, and Sandler plays it perfectly He balances seriousness with occasional comedy as he coaches Bo to prepare for the draft, and NBA fans will love the cameos of real players, past and present, that appear throughout the film But even if you're not interested in sports, you'll enjoy the film, thanks in part to Sandler's excellent performance

Streaming on Netflix

No Adam Sandler movie is complete without his best comedy Co-starring Drew Barrymore, Sandler plays Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who is about to marry the wrong woman It wasn't long before he found himself falling in love with Julia Sullivan, played by Drew Barrymore She often waitresses at Robbie's wedding events Ironically, she is also soon to be married

The classic romantic trope of bringing together two people who love each other who may drift apart is the driving force behind the film It's a familiar story, but Sandler manages to balance romance and comedy in a way that makes the film shine In addition, he and Drew Barrymore have such great chemistry that it is no wonder they have several more films together

Streaming on Hulu

"Uncut Gems" is one of the top films of 2019 and one of the best films of Adam Sandler's career It stars Howard Ratner as Howard Ratner, a jeweler and gambling addict who is struggling to pay off his debts Meanwhile, his wife, Julia De Fiore, played by Julia Fox, threatens to leave him Things finally begin to turn around when he obtains a black opal in the rough, smuggled in from Ethiopia

Things start to go awry when Howard, played by Sandler, trades the opal to a star NBA player who wants it for good luck during a game and never gets it back Everything comes to a head when Howard tries to get back the jewel he's convinced will solve his problemsNetflix

It's no surprise that "Meyerowitz Stories" made our list With an all-star cast, the film depicts the complexities of family relationships Adam Sandler plays Danny Meyerowitz, who has recently returned to his parents' home after the breakup of his marriage

Danny's estranged brother joins him after his father Harold, played by Dustin Hoffman, has an accident Ben Stiller plays the older brother, Matthew, and Elizabeth Marvel plays the younger sister, Jean, and the relationship between the three siblings feels true to real life, especially in the way they relate to their father and each other Sandler's role in the film is one of his most powerful and dynamic characters to date, and one of his best roles

Streaming on Netflix

In Reign Over Me, Adam Sandler once again shows his incredible depth In the film, Alan Johnson, played by Don Cheadle, is accidentally reunited with his college roommate Charlie Feynman, whom he has not seen in years Charlie, played by Sandler, is a shadow of his former self, having lost his entire family in the 9/11 attacks

However, Alan has no intention of letting his friend go so easily and sends him to a therapist, played by Liv Tyler, to try to bring him back to life Unfortunately, the protagonist, played by Cheadle, is unaware of the depth of his friend's suffering as Charlie's life goes further and further off the rails Adam Sandler's character is never outclassed in any of his roles, blending pathos, friendly awkwardness, and a touch of humor

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