Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello
The Playground Has Changed, But the Kids Haven’t
The Feder family and their wildly inappropriate circle of friends are back for another summer of chaotic fun, but this time, the stakes—and the mileage—are significantly higher. Grown Ups 3: The Grand Reunion finds Lenny Feder (Adam Sandler) facing his most terrifying, life-altering challenge yet: the inescapable reality of becoming a grandfather.
The alarm bell rings when Lenny’s eldest son announces his engagement and a lavish destination wedding in the heart of Europe. Reluctantly, the entire crew—Lenny, Eric (Kevin James), Kurt (Chris Rock), and Marcus (David Spade)—pack their bags (and enough ibuprofen to supply a small army) for a grand, disastrous European vacation, dragging their long-suffering wives, Roxanne (Salma Hayek) and Sally (Maria Bello), and families along for the ride.
Senior Status, Junior Decisions
Adam Sandler leads the charge, struggling mightily to accept his new “senior” status. He attempts to reassert his youth by trying to out-party and out-prank the younger generation, often resulting in embarrassing, back-pulling failures.
Meanwhile, his buddies are embracing (or failing to embrace) their own middle-aged identity crises:
- Eric Lamonso (Kevin James) is convinced that his portly charm and Hawaiian shirts make him a shoo-in for a European fashion influencer, leading to a series of hilariously disastrous wardrobe malfunctions and viral social media shaming.
- Kurt McKenzie (Chris Rock) finds himself embroiled in a chaotic cultural misunderstanding when his attempt to blend in with European sophistication results in him accidentally becoming a local street performer.
- Marcus Higgins (David Spade), finally ready to commit to a more mature lifestyle, meets a gorgeous woman his own age, only to realize she’s significantly wilder, more reckless, and less responsible than he ever was in his twenties.
The Only Baggage Worth Carrying
As the group navigates the cultural misunderstandings, epic wedding planning disasters (including a fiasco involving a famous Italian gelato shop and a lost passport), and the undeniable realization that their bodies no longer bounce back like they used to, they prove one thing: while they may be getting older, they certainly aren’t getting any wiser.
Bursting with signature Sandler-style low-brow humor, heartfelt moments about legacy and parenthood, and the kind of outrageous physical comedy only a group of overgrown boys can deliver, Grown Ups 3: The Grand Reunion is a hilarious reminder that despite the added gray hair and back pain, friendship is the only baggage truly worth carrying across the globe.