The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer

Year: 1998

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Frank Coraci

ComedyRomanceMusic

In 1985, a talented wedding singer experiences heartbreak when his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Feeling lost and disillusioned, he reluctantly performs at other people's weddings. While helping to plan the perfect wedding for a sweet and charming waitress named Julia, he begins to develop feelings for her, blurring the lines between matchmaking and romance, and ultimately confronting his own past disappointments.

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1

Robbie the Wedding Singer

Robbie, portrayed by Adam Sandler, is introduced as a wedding singer in Richfield who once aspired to be a rock star. During a wedding gig, he showcases his talent and manages to save a toast from the groom's drunken brother, capturing the attention of waitress Julia.

Richfield
2

Robbie and Julia's Engagements

Robbie and Julia bond over their current engagements, with Robbie set to marry Linda and Julia engaged to Glenn. This shared experience creates an immediate connection between them despite their commitments to their respective partners.

3

Robbie's Heartbreak

On the day of his wedding, Robbie is devastated when Linda does not show up at the altar. Following this, Linda reveals her fears about living a mundane life, leading to Robbie's emotional turmoil.

4

Awkward Wedding Toast

Robbie’s emotional state leads to an embarrassing wedding toast where he insults the bride's father. This incident is followed by a melancholic performance of 'Love Stinks,' showcasing his heartbreak and disillusionment.

5

Julia's Wedding Plans

Julia approaches Robbie after the incident, expressing her hope that he will sing at her upcoming wedding. Despite his uncertainty, Robbie agrees, opening the door to further interactions between them.

6

Planning Julia's Wedding

As Robbie helps Julia plan her wedding, he experiences joyful moments despite her engagement to Glenn. He, Julia, and his brother Sammy engage in cake tastings and amusing discussions about the wedding arrangements.

7

Glenn's True Colors

During their time together, Robbie witnesses Glenn's unfaithful behavior as he flirts with other women. This revelation unsettles Robbie, who begins to realize he has deeper feelings for Julia than he initially acknowledged.

8

Robbie's Conflicted Emotions

Robbie wrestles with his growing feelings for Julia while Holly, Julia's friend, makes a pass at him. Despite the attention from Holly, Robbie's heart remains steadfastly with Julia.

9

Julia's Wedding Dress

Robbie's resolve to confess his love falters when he sees Julia in her wedding dress. As she practices saying 'Mrs. Robbie Hart,' he retreats into a state of drunkenness, overwhelmed by emotion.

10

Linda's Return

The next day, Robbie's ex-fiancée Linda unexpectedly claims to still be with him, prompting Julia to rush back to Glenn. This rush leads to hasty wedding plans for Julia and Glenn to go to Las Vegas.

11

Robbie's Decision

Realizing he does not want to marry Linda, Robbie learns about Julia's Las Vegas wedding plans from Holly. He becomes determined to stop the wedding, solidifying his feelings for Julia.

12

The Flight to Vegas

Robbie manages to secure a First-Class ticket to Las Vegas, unaware that Julia and Glenn are flying in Coach. The flight proves to be a pivotal moment as Robbie prepares to declare his love.

Onboard a plane
13

Heartfelt Confession

While on the flight, Robbie is inspired by fellow passengers and a surprise appearance from Billy Idol. He gathers the courage to confess his feelings for Julia through a heartfelt song.

Onboard a plane
14

A Joyful Reunion

In a joyous conclusion, Robbie and Julia find their way back to each other despite the chaos of the day. Their reunion culminates in their very own wedding, fulfilling their emotional journey.

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