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Grown Ups

Grown Ups is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf.

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

Grown Ups is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. The screenplay was written by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf. The film stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider as childhood friends who reunite after the death of their basketball coach.

Premise

The story centres on five former childhood teammates who gather after their junior high basketball coach dies. Their reunion turns into a family weekend at a lakeside setting, where they revisit old friendships and adult responsibilities.

Cast and crew

Dennis Dugan directed the film, with a screenplay by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf. The main cast features Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider, with Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph in supporting roles.

Release and reception

Grown Ups was released theatrically in the United States on June 25, 2010. It became a major box-office success, earning more than US$272 million worldwide.

Commercial performance

The film earned about US$162 million in the United States and US$110.2 million in other territories. It surpassed Click to become Adam Sandler's highest-grossing film worldwide at the time.

Key facts

  • The film follows five lifelong friends who reunite during a Fourth of July weekend.
  • The central cast includes Sandler, James, Rock, Spade, and Schneider.
  • Supporting roles include Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph.
  • It was released in the United States on June 25, 2010.
  • The film grossed about US$272.2 million worldwide against a production budget of US$75 million.
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Canadian context

The film was widely released and circulated in Canada as part of the North American comedy market, but it has no specifically Canadian setting or production angle in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Grown Ups about?
It follows five childhood friends who reunite after the death of their former basketball coach and spend a family weekend together.
Who directed Grown Ups?
The film was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Who wrote Grown Ups?
The screenplay was written by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf.
Who stars in Grown Ups?
The main cast includes Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider.
When was Grown Ups released?
It was released in the United States on June 25, 2010.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grown_Ups_(film)
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  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grown_ups
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  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/grown-ups
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  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375670/
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  5. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m5813/grown-ups
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  6. ReportDesk.uk — https://reportdesk.uk/blog/grown-ups-2010-cast-plot-streaming/
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