50 First Dates

50 First Dates is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

50 First Dates is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The film follows a Hawaiian marine veterinarian who falls for a woman with short-term memory loss and tries to win her over anew each day. It was released by Columbia Pictures on February 13, 2004.

Premise

The story centers on Henry Roth, a womanizing marine veterinarian in Hawaii, who meets Lucy Whitmore and falls in love with her. He later learns that she has memory loss that resets her memories every night, forcing him to start over each day.

Cast and characters

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore play the leads, with supporting roles from Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd, and others. The film pairs Sandler and Barrymore after their earlier collaboration in The Wedding Singer.

Production and release

The film was directed by Peter Segal from a screenplay by George Wing. It was released in U.S. theatres on February 13, 2004, as a romantic comedy from Columbia Pictures.

Reception and legacy

The film became one of Sandler and Barrymore’s best-known romantic comedies and is often discussed for its high-concept premise and Hawaii setting. It has remained widely available through home video and streaming services.