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Blended (film)

Blended is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci and written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Blended is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci and written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera. It stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore as single parents whose disastrous blind date is followed by an unexpected family vacation together in Africa. The film was released theatrically on May 23, 2014.

Plot

The story centers on Jim and Lauren, two single parents whose blind date goes badly. They later find themselves at the same family resort in Africa, where they must spend time together with their children.

Cast and production

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star in the film, alongside Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews, and Wendi McLendon-Covey. It was directed by Frank Coraci and written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera.

Release and reception

Blended was released in theatres on May 23, 2014. It grossed about US$128 million worldwide against a US$40 million budget and was generally reviewed negatively by critics.

Key facts

  • The film follows two single parents who initially dislike each other after a blind date.
  • They later end up sharing a South African resort vacation with their children.
  • Blended is the third film pairing Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, after The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates.
  • It was directed by Frank Coraci, who also directed The Wedding Singer.
  • The film received generally negative reviews from critics but earned more than its production budget worldwide.
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Canadian context

The film was widely available to Canadian audiences through theatrical and later home/streaming distribution, and it is part of the broader North American studio-comedy market that also reaches Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Blended about?
It is about two single parents whose bad blind date leads to an unexpected shared vacation at a South African resort with their children.
Who stars in Blended?
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star as the two leads, with supporting roles from Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews, and Wendi McLendon-Covey.
Who directed Blended?
Frank Coraci directed the film.
When was Blended released?
It was released theatrically on May 23, 2014.
Was Blended commercially successful?
Yes. It grossed about US$128 million worldwide, which was more than its reported US$40 million budget.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blended_(film)
    Supports: Basic production details, release date, cast, plot premise, budget, worldwide gross, and critical reception.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blended
    Supports: Genre, runtime, release date, and rating information.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1086772/
    Supports: Runtime, MPAA rating, and plot synopsis.