50 First Dates (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
50 First Dates is a 2004 romantic comedy directed by Peter Segal, starring Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and Drew Barrymore. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $198.5 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Peter Segal
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 50 First Dates About?
The premise of 50 First Dates without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A marine biologist, Henry Roth, meets Lucy Whitmore and falls for her instantly. However, he soon learns that Lucy has a rare condition that prevents her from forming new memories each day. Determined to win her heart, Henry must creatively woo her anew every morning, with the help of his friend Ula. This leads to a series of humorous and touching experiences as he navigates the challenges of their unique and ongoing courtship.
50 First Dates Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- amnesia
- romantic comedy
- hawaii
- anterograde amnesia
- true love
- father daughter relationship
- neo screwball comedy
- lens flare
- nebula
- reference to the minnesota vikings
- male protagonist
- 2000s
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- 21st century
- oceania
- reference to star trek
- blockbuster
- miller genuine draft beer
- simulated time loop
- fear
- man wears shorts
- metrosexual character
- short term memory loss
- dream
- veterinarian
- hawaiian shirt
- reference to j. edgar hoover
- lifting someone into the air
- animal vomit
- masturbation
- sex
- kiss
- wet dream
- stitch
- wet clothes
- see through clothes
- boat accident
- daydream
- obscene finger gesture
- shark
- rain
- dolphin
- womanizer
- wedding
- walrus
- wager
- waffles
- videotape
- video footage
- video camera
- teacher
Where to Watch 50 First Dates
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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50 First Dates Cast
Adam Sandler leads the cast, with Rob Schneider and Drew Barrymore. Directed by Peter Segal; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Segal
50 First Dates Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 50 First Dates 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 69% User score
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50 First Dates Plot Summary
What happens in 50 First Dates from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Henry Roth, portrayed by Adam Sandler, is a veterinarian employed at Sea Life Park in the stunning locale of Oahu, Hawaii. Known for his charms and flirtations with female tourists, he consciously steers clear of serious relationships, preferring the freedom of his bachelor lifestyle. His closest friends include Ula, a laid-back Islander played by Rob Schneider, Alexa, his androgynous German assistant, and his beloved pets, Willy the penguin and Jocko the walrus.
Full summary
The whole story of 50 First Dates, scene by scene
50 First Dates Box Office & Budget
50 First Dates grossed $198.5 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $120.9 million came from the US and Canada and $77.6 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$198.5M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $120.9M
- International
- $77.6M
- Budget
- $75M
50 First Dates Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 1 trailer, 11 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Henry Meets Lucy
- Clip Henry's Breakfast Date Attempts
- Clip Lucy Meets Henry Over And Over Again
- Clip Erasing Henry
How Well Do You Know 50 First Dates?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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50 First Dates Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Como si fuera la primera vez” and “Cheotkisuman 50baenjjae”.
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- Como si fuera la primera vez
- Cheotkisuman 50baenjjae
- Mereu la prima întâlnire
- 50 pŭrvi sreshti
- Káthe Forá
- Próti Forá
- 50 pervykh potseluyev
- Pedeset prvih sastanaka
- 50 pershykh potsilunkiv
- 50 krát a stále po prvý raz
- 50 เดท จีบเธอไม่เคยจำ
- 50回目のファースト・キス
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- 50x a stále poprvé
- 첫키스만 50번째
- 50 առաջին ժամադրությունները
- 50 erste Dates
- 50 volte il primo bacio
- 50 primeras citas
- 50 первых поцелуев
- A Minha Namorada Tem Amnésia
- 50 İlk Öpücük
- Az 50 első randi
- 50 pierwszych randek
- Amour & Amnésie
- 初恋50次
- 50× a stále poprvé
- 50 דייטים ראשונים
- Κάθε Φορά
- Πρώτη Φορά
- Como Se Fosse a Primeira Vez
- ５０回目のファースト・キス
- Les 50 premiers rendez-vous
- 50 перших поцілунків
- 50 първи срещи
- 첫 키스만 50번째
- Aina eka kerta
- Visados kaip pirmą kartą
- 50x a stále po prvý raz
- 我的失憶女友
- 每天愛妳第一次
- 50 prvih poljubaca
- Mu pruudil on mälukas
- Педесет првих састанака
- 50 prvih poljubov
- 50 Lần Hẹn Đầu Tiên
- Kārtējais pirmais randiņš
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50 First Dates FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 50 First Dates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 50 First Dates?
50 First Dates runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was 50 First Dates released?
50 First Dates was released on February 13, 2004.
Who directed 50 First Dates?
50 First Dates was directed by Peter Segal.
More films by Peter Segal Who is in the cast of 50 First Dates?
50 First Dates stars Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and Drew Barrymore, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch 50 First Dates?
In the US, 50 First Dates is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did 50 First Dates make at the box office?
50 First Dates grossed $198.5 million worldwide ($120.9 million domestic, $77.6 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is 50 First Dates rated?
50 First Dates has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does 50 First Dates have a post-credit scene?
No. 50 First Dates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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