Dancing to the Bat Mitzvah Beat: Adam Sandler and Daughters to Premiere Netflix Movie
Get ready to celebrate a monumental bat mitzvah bash with a touch of chutzpah!
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, an upcoming film by Adam Sandler brings the whole family to center stage in this captivating coming-of-age story that features Sandler alongside his real-life daughters, Sunny and Sadie. Directed by Sammi Cohen and penned by Alison Peck, the movie promises a journey filled with friendship, growth, and lots of laughter.
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Premise Behind You Are So Not Invited
This film revolves around the lives of lifelong best friends, Stacy (Sunny Sandler) and Lydia (Samantha Lorraine), who have always wanted to have epic bat mitzvahs. The story takes a twist when a popular boy named Andy Goldfarb (Dylan Hoffman) and the drama of Hebrew school come between them, leading to a series of comically poignant mishaps. Will they manage to reconcile in time to celebrate their significant moment together?
According to director Sammi Cohen, the film has a broad appeal. "As much as kids will see themselves in this, adults will too," Cohen told Tudum. “[The movie] gives us insight into this very Jewish coming-of-age experience but speaks to broader themes about what it means to be a kid today."
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Cohen also shared her excitement about the film's themes and characters, saying, "I was excited to tell a Jewish coming-of-age story that explores formative female friendships and self-discovery in a real, messy, authentic way," Cohen said. She emphasized the importance of Stacy and Lydia's relationship, describing them as "little platonic soulmates" who encapsulate the essence of childhood friendships.
Cohen also delved into the central theme of self-discovery within a larger context. “When we first meet Stacy, she’s focused on her own experiences and how the world affects her,” she said. “She learns that life isn’t about having experiences, it’s about sharing them. Fulfillment doesn’t come from people affecting your world, it comes from how you affect the world around you.”
While rooted in Jewish tradition, the film's themes of growth and identity are relatable to audiences of all backgrounds.
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A Star-Studded Ensemble
Outside of Sandler, the cast of You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is a powerhouse of talent. Sandler reunites with Idina Menzel on screen as husband and wife. Joining them, of course, are Sunny and Sadie Sandler, making this a true family affair.
The ensemble also includes Jackie Sandler, Sarah Sherman from Saturday Night Live, Luis Guzmán from Wednesday, and a host of other remarkable actors, including Ido Mosseri, Samantha Lorraine, Dylan Hoffman, Dean Scott Vazquez, Miya Cech, Ivory Baker, Dylan Dash, Millie Thorpe, Zaara Kuttemperoor, Judd Goodstein, and Kasey Bella Suarez.
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah will premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 25. Check out the trailer for the film below:
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