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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry is a 2007 romantic comedy directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Jessica Biel. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $187.1 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
worldwide gross
$187.1M
Metascore
37
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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Dennis Dugan
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$85M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry About?

The premise of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two firefighters, Chuck and Larry, find themselves in an unexpected predicament when Larry’s children face difficulties due to bureaucratic red tape. To resolve the situation, Chuck agrees to pose as Larry's domestic partner, a decision that quickly spirals into a public relations nightmare. Their attempt to navigate the paperwork discreetly is foiled when a persistent bureaucrat discovers their arrangement, launching a sensational media frenzy and testing the boundaries of their friendship.

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Cast & crew

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Cast

Adam Sandler leads the cast, with Kevin James and Jessica Biel. Directed by Dennis Dugan.

From the director

More from Dennis Dugan

More films directed by Dennis Dugan, best-rated first: Big Daddy, Happy Gilmore, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and Saving Silverman.

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Ratings

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Plot Summary

What happens in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Veteran firefighters from New York City, Chuck Levine, a notorious womanizer, and Larry Valentine, a widowed dad, carry the honor of their Brooklyn firehouse, Engine 506/Ladder 223. Their bond is tested when a collapsed floor during a building sweep nearly costs Chuck his life; after Larry saves him, Chuck pledges to repay the favor. However, when Larry attempts to adjust his life insurance policy post his wife Paula’s passing, he learns that a paperwork oversight prevents him from designating his children, Eric and Tori, as beneficiaries.

Full summary

The whole story of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, scene by scene

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Box office

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Box Office & Budget

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry grossed $187.1 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $120.1 million came from the US and Canada and $67.1 million (36%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$187.1M

2.2× its budget

US & Canada
$120.1M
International
$67.1M
Budget
$85M
US & Canada 64% Rest of the world 36%
Videos

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry 2007 Trailer HD
  • Clip Adam Sandler and Kevin James Go to an LGBTQIA+ Costume Party
Quiz

How Well Do You Know I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What prompted Larry to rethink his life insurance policy?

Cars

Cars in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

36 cars on screen, including the 2001 Chevrolet Impala and the Seagrave.

All 36 cars
  • 2001 Chevrolet Impala in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 2001 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • Seagrave in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Seagrave Important role
  • 1997 Buick Century in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 1997 Buick Century Minor role
  • 2005 Chevrolet Aveo in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 2005 Chevrolet Aveo Minor role
Details

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Also Known As

37 alternative titles, including “Os declaro marido y marido” and “當我們「假」在一起”.

Also known as
  • Os declaro marido y marido
  • 當我們「假」在一起
  • 迫上断背山
  • Yo los Declaro Marido y Larry
  • Chuck & Larry - Wie Feuer und Flamme
  • Eu os Declaro Marido e… Larry
  • Declaro-vos Marido e... Marido
  • I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
  • 同性婚礼
  • Chuck und Larry - Wie Feuer und Flamme
  • Io vi dichiaro marito e... marito
  • Чак и Ларри: Пожарная свадьба
+25 more
  • Damadı Öpebilirsin
  • Férj és férj
  • Quand Chuck rencontre Larry
  • Härmed förklarar jag er Chuck och Larry
  • Państwo Młodzi: Chuck i Larry
  • Keď si Chuck bral Larryho
  • Jeg erklærer jer nu for Chuck og Larry
  • 我盛大的同志婚礼
  • Když si Chuck bral Larryho
  • Vă declar soț și... soție?
  • Ο Κύριος του Κυρίου
  • צ'אק ולארי
  • Eu os Declaro Marido... e Larry
  • Yo los declaro Marido y... Larry
  • Je vous déclare Chuck et Larry
  • Обявявам ви за законни Чък и Лари
  • 當我們假在一起
  • 척 앤 래리
  • I gode og onde dager - Chuck og Larry
  • 迫上斷背山
  • Chuck, sada možete poljubiti Larryja, ჩაკ და ლარი, მე თქვენ გაცხადებთ...
  • Чак і Ларрі: Запальні молодята
  • チャックとラリー おかしな偽装結婚!?
  • O dabar jus skelbiu Čaku ir Lariu
  • คู่เก๊วิวาห์ป่าเดียวกัน

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FAQ

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry released?

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was released on July 20, 2007.

Who directed I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was directed by Dennis Dugan.

More films by Dennis Dugan

Who is in the cast of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Jessica Biel.

How much did I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry make at the box office?

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry grossed $187.1 million worldwide ($120.1 million domestic, $67.1 million international) on a budget of $85 million.

How is I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry rated?

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry have a post-credit scene?

No. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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