Blended

2014 film by Frank Coraci

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Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.

Released: 2014-05-21117 minDir: Frank CoraciComedy, RomanceBudget: $40.0MBox office: $128M

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Cast

Adam Sandler as Jim
Drew Barrymore as Lauren
Kevin Nealon as Eddy
Terry Crews as Nickens
Wendi McLendon-Covey as Jen
Bella Thorne

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Blended is a 2014 American romantic comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore as two single parents who went on a blind date together and never wanted to see each other again afterwards. To their surprise, they both end up at the same African safari resort with their children and are forced to stay together. The film was directed by Frank Coraci, and written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera. The film's ensemble cast also features Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews, and Wendi McLendon-Covey.

The film was produced by Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Mike Karz. It was released theatrically on May 23, 2014. grossed $128 million worldwide, against a budget of $40 million, and received generally negative reviews from critics. This is the third collaboration between Sandler and Barrymore after The Wedding Singer (also directed by Coraci) and 50 First Dates.