I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

PG-13

2007

1h 55m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) and Larry Valentine (Kevin James) are firefighters and true-blue buddies. When Larry, a widower, learns he cannot name his children as beneficiaries on his life insurance policy, he needs a big favor from Chuck: Sign on as Larry's domestic partner. The pals unexpectedly become front-page news and must carry the masquerade to extremes when an overzealous bureaucrat becomes suspicious of their true relationship.

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Critics Consensus

Whether by way of inept comedy or tasteless stereotypes, I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry falters on both levels.

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Stephen Garrett

Time Out

11/18/2011

2/5

It's a set-up as muddled as the sexual politics of this mortifying would-be comedy,

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Alonso Duralde

AfterElton.com

02/12/2010

While it's very easy to eviscerate Chuck and Larry from an activist point of view, all one really has to do to slam the flick is look at the lazy, contrived writing and the traffic-cop direction by frequent Sandler accomplice Dennis Dugan.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

11/27/2007

D

One of the year's most stunningly feeble offerings.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

04/18/2022

1.5/5

Adam Sandler's worst movie ever.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

11/24/2020

5/10

Rather tepid when it comes to challenging conventional depictions of homosexuality in a generic, comic environment.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

08/13/2020

1/5

Sometimes things just are what they are. And this is, quite simply, an irredeemably rotten movie.

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Jeff L

@RT04389338 Jul 19

Is politically correct ... no but I think it is funny in a Adam Sandler and Kevin James way. Think ... Water Boy, Happy Gilmor, or Grown Ups ... If you like those then just try it.

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Gerardo Chávarry T

@Cinestrenos Apr 25

This movie is an absolute blast when it comes to comedy. While it relies on some basic gags, it also leans into darker humor, and its pacing keeps the energy high from start to finish. It’s one of those films I can watch over and over again — it always makes me laugh and genuinely puts me in a good mood. Even though it approaches themes like homosexuality in a comedic and sometimes parodic way, it still manages to handle them with a certain level of awareness. Beneath the humor, there’s a sense of visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, making it more than just a simple comedy. Final Thought: A fun, effective film that prioritizes entertainment while subtly reflecting social realities.

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Albert christian T

@Albert680 Feb 4

Great movie good jokes made by funny guys and for funny guys and woman ofcourse

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bob t

@RT89536276 Jan 25

Critics are wrong, this movie is hilarious!

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Hotshot A

@JackOLate Jan 15

I loved this movie, I've never disagreed with the critics consensus more than this.

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James T

@corpotor Aug 17

I laughed all the way through it.

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - An Awkward Proposal

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Career Day Fights

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Real & Creamy

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Chuck and Larry Get Married

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Duncan Comes Out to Chuck

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - The "Gay Inspector"

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Sleeping in the Same Bed

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Chuck Moves In

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry: Official Clip - Wedding Preparations

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Synopsis

Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) and Larry Valentine (Kevin James) are firefighters and true-blue buddies. When Larry, a widower, learns he cannot name his children as beneficiaries on his life insurance policy, he needs a big favor from Chuck: Sign on as Larry's domestic partner. The pals unexpectedly become front-page news and must carry the masquerade to extremes when an overzealous bureaucrat becomes suspicious of their true relationship.

Director: Dennis Dugan
Producer: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick
Screenwriter: Barry Fanaro, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions, Shady Acres Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Drug References|Crude Sexual Content|Language|Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 20, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $119.7M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)