Grown Ups (2010): Cast, Streaming & Sequel Info

Few comedies split audiences and critics quite like Grown Ups. Released in 2010, the Adam Sandler vehicle pulled in $271.4 million worldwide despite a 10% Rotten Tomatoes score—a gap that says more about what viewers want from a Friday night than what reviewers reward. This guide lays out the full cast, streaming options, sequel details, and why this film remains a go‑to for family movie nights.

Budget: $80 million ·
Box office (worldwide): $271.4 million ·
Runtime: 102 minutes ·
IMDb rating: 6.0/10 ·
Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 10%

Seven key figures define how Grown Ups performed and where it sits today:

The pattern: a huge budget and even bigger box office, yet critics panned it. That disconnect is the whole story.

Who is in the cast of Grown Ups?

Lead cast

• Adam Sandler as Lenny Feder, a successful Hollywood agent who reconnects with his childhood friends. (IMDb, the industry database)
• Kevin James as Eric Lamonsoff, a stay‑at‑home dad. (TV Guide, the TV listings authority)
• Chris Rock as Kurt McKenzie, a henpecked husband. (TV Guide)
• David Spade as Marcus Higgins, a perpetual bachelor. (IMDb)
• Rob Schneider as Rob Hilliard, a new‑age‑type guy. (IMDb)

Supporting cast

• Salma Hayek as Roxanne Chase‑Feder, Lenny’s wife. (IMDb, the industry database)
• Maria Bello as Sally Lamonsoff, Eric’s wife. (IMDb)
• Maya Rudolph as Deanne McKenzie, Kurt’s wife. (IMDb)
• Joyce Van Patten as Gloria, Lenny’s mother. (IMDb)
• Steve Buscemi as Wiley, the local weirdo. (IMDb)
• Colin Quinn as Dickie Bailey, the obnoxious former rival. (IMDb)
• Tim Meadows as Malcolm, the golf‑course attendant. (IMDb)

The implication: Sandler assembled his usual comedy crew, giving the film a built‑in chemistry that audiences clearly valued more than critics did.

Where can I watch Grown Ups?

Streaming services

As of mid‑2025, Grown Ups is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. (Netflix official page) Availability may vary by region; Canadian viewers, for example, may find it on a different platform.

Purchase and rental options

You can rent or buy the film digitally through these services:

• Amazon Prime Video (JustWatch, the streaming guide)
• Apple TV (JustWatch)
• Google Play (JustWatch)
• Vudu (JustWatch)

The catch: Netflix’s streaming library rotates, so the title may not be permanent. Checking JustWatch before you plan a movie night is wise.

Is there a Grown Ups 2?

Yes. Grown Ups 2 was released on July 12, 2013. (IMDb, the industry database) It reunited the main cast and was again directed by Dennis Dugan. (IMDb)

Plot summary

The sequel follows the five friends as they throw a back‑to‑school party for their kids while dealing with a frat‑boy gang and a surprise visit from a former bully. The setup is thinner than the original, relying on a series of comic set‑pieces.

Cast and crew

Almost the entire principal cast returned, with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider reprising their roles. (IMDb, the industry database) New additions included Steve Austin and Milo Ventimiglia. (IMDb)

Reception

Critics disliked it even more than the original—its Rotten Tomatoes score sits at a mere 7% (Rotten Tomatoes, the critic aggregator)—but audiences still showed up, pushing the worldwide gross to $247 million (Box Office Mojo, the box office tracker).

What is the plot of Grown Ups?

Synopsis

After the death of their beloved junior‑high basketball coach, five childhood friends—Lenny, Eric, Kurt, Marcus, and Rob—reunite for the Fourth of July weekend at a lake house. (IMDb plot summary, the industry database) They bring their families along, and over the course of the holiday they rediscover the joys of being kids: jumping off docks, playing basketball, and roasting marshmallows.

The film has almost no traditional conflict—no villain, no high stakes. Its engine is the chemistry between the five leads and a nostalgic tone that invites the audience to remember their own childhood summers.

The trade‑off: by abandoning a structured plot, the movie lives or dies on the cast’s improvisational ability. For many viewers, that’s exactly what makes it rewatchable.

Will there be a Grown Ups 3?

Current status

As of 2025, no official announcement for Grown Ups 3 has been made by Sony Pictures. (Wikipedia, the encyclopedia of film records) The studio has neither confirmed nor denied development.

Cast comments

Adam Sandler said in a 2013 interview that he’d be open to a third film, but no concrete plans ever materialized. (CinemaBlend, the entertainment news outlet) As the cast ages and Sandler’s focus has shifted to Netflix projects, the window for a sequel appears to have narrowed.

Five attributes, one pattern: the sequel earned less at the box office and scored worse with critics, yet still turned a healthy profit—proving the Sandler‑comedy formula has a reliable floor.

Why this matters: both films performed identically in budget but the first earned 10% more globally, while critical scores dropped even further. The franchise’s business model—big star, small risk—worked twice, but there’s little incentive for a third attempt.

Timeline

• 2010 – Grown Ups released in theaters June 25. (IMDb, the industry database)
• 2013 – Grown Ups 2 released July 12. (IMDb)

The pattern: a three‑year gap between films, and then silence. No sequel has been announced since.

Clarity

“Grown Ups earned $271.4 million worldwide, making it a commercial success despite a 10% critic score.” — Box Office Mojo, the box office tracker

“The Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus called it ‘a juvenile comedy that never rises above its premise.’” — Rotten Tomatoes, the film review aggregator

“Adam Sandler said in a 2013 interview that he’d be open to a third film.” — CinemaBlend, the entertainment news outlet

For the family that values a laugh with the kids more than a critic’s approval, Grown Ups remains a reliable choice. The decision to rent or stream it depends on your tolerance for low‑brow humor—and whether you want the sequel waiting in the wings. For parents looking for a safe, recognisable comedy that won’t offend anyone at the dinner table, the trade‑off is clear: skip the reviews, press play, and enjoy the nostalgia. Sandler delivered a film that families still watch a decade later.

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