Don’t Miss Adam Sandler’s ‘Grown Ups’ Movies Streaming Free This April!

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Over time, Adam Sandler has been a reliable source of hilarious movies such as “Happy Gilmore”, “Big Daddy”, and the “Hotel Transylvania” series that audiences love. Yet, even geniuses in comedy sometimes produce flops – just take a look at Eddie Murphy’s experience. Movies like “Grown Ups” (2010) and its sequel “Grown Ups 2” (2013) are instances of Sandler’s less successful films. However, the advantage of streaming is that those who haven’t seen these movies yet can make their own decisions once both become available for free on Tubi starting from April Fools’ Day.

The original “Grown Ups” movie and its sequel utilized exceptional creative and promotional tactics by pairing Adam Sandler with top-tier comedic talent such as Kevin James, David Spade, and Chris Rock. However, the initial 2010 release faced severe criticism from critics, which led to a dismal rating of 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. Regrettably, “Grown Ups 2” fared even worse, garnering just an 8% score on the RT Tomatometer.

Regrettably, viewers’ responses on Rotten Tomatoes were a mixed bag of praise and criticism, neither boosting nor hindering their cause significantly. However, their Popcornmeter ratings, previously known as the RT audience score, fared better in both cases. Grown Ups scored 62% on the Popcornmeter, but Grown Ups 2 received a lower 53%. Nevertheless, it’s a movie’s box office earnings that ultimately determine its financial triumph, guiding us towards assessing its overall success.

Adam Sandler’s ‘Grown Ups‘ Films Killed at the Box Office

Highest-Grossing Adam Sandler Movies Worldwide

  1. Hotel Transylvania 3 ($527.4 million)
  2. Hotel Transylvania 2 ($474.8 million)
  3. Hotel Transylvania ($377.4 million)
  4. Grown Ups ($272.2 million)
  5. Grown Ups 2 ($247 million)

Despite some negative reviews for the “Grown Ups” movies, it’s important to note that these films have brought in the most money at the global box office among Adam Sandler’s live-action films. It’s also worth mentioning that the ratings on Rotten Tomatoes might not perfectly represent the quality of both “Grown Ups” and “Grown Ups 2,” as each film received a “B” CinemaScore. For those unaware, CinemaScore measures viewers’ immediate reactions to a movie as they leave the theater, while Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter reflects audience opinions.

As a movie enthusiast, I must admit that neither “Grown Ups” nor its sequel “Grown Ups 2” might be mistaken for cinematic masterpieces worthy of comparison to Adam Sandler’s finest works. However, these films surpass the expectations set by their ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. If you haven’t had a chance to watch them yet, starting from April 1st, you can form your own opinion as both movies will be available for free streaming on Tubi.

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, The Numbers

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2025-03-26 16:02