Guide Note

The 1998 romantic comedy film The Wedding Singer follows a musician (Adam Sandler) and a waitress (Drew Barrymore) who are each facing their own wedding woes.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Frank Coraci
2. Written by: Tim Herlihy
3. Release Date: February 13, 1998
4. Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Christine Taylor, Alan Covert
5. Run Time: 95 minutes
6. A Broadway musical based on the film was nominated for five Tony Awards in 2006

Set in 1985, Robbie Hart, played by Sandler, is a highly successful and popular singer, performing as entertainment for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and other special occasions. Robbie is planning a wedding of his own, but is stood up at the alter by his fiance Linda. Robbie falls into a depression which leads to drinking and poor performances at the following weddings. Robbie then falls for Julia, a waitress played by Barrymore. The only problem is that Julia is engaged to be married to the rich and successful Glenn, who repeatedly cheats on Julia.

1. "All right, remember - alcohol equals puke, equals smelly mess, equals nobody likes you" —Robbie Hart
2. "Gulia? Julia's name is going to be Julia Gulia. That's funny." —Robbie Hart
3. "Hey, psycho - we're not gonna discuss this, OK, it's over. Please get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up" —Robbie Hart