I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
“They're as straight as can be, but don't tell anyone.”
Synopsis
Firefighters Chuck Ford and Larry Valentine are guy's guys, loyal to the core—which is why when widower Larry asks Chuck to pose as his lover so that he can get domestic partner benefits for his kids, his buddy agrees. However, things get dicey when a bureaucrat comes calling, and the boys are forced to present a picture of domestic bliss.
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Adam Sandler
Chuck Levine
Kevin James
Larry Valentine
Jessica Biel
Alex McDonough
Dan Aykroyd
Captain Tucker
Ving Rhames
Duncan
Steve Buscemi
Clinton Fitzer
Nicholas Turturro
Renaldo Pinera
Allen Covert
Steve
Rachel Dratch
Benefits Supervisor
Richard Chamberlain
Councilman Banks
Nick Swardson
Kevin McDonough
Blake Clark
Crazy Homeless Man
Mary Pat Gleason
Teresa
Matt Winston
Glen Aldrich
Lance Bass
Band Leader
Dave Matthews
Salesman
Dan Patrick
NY Cop
Rob Corddry
Jim the Protestor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$85M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$187.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.2x
+$102.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Fanaro, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
- Original Score
- Rupert Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $85M
- Worldwide Gross
- $187.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Happy Madison Productions, Shady Acres Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Dugan
Barry Fanaro, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Dean Semler
Jeff Gourson
Barry Bernardi, Michael Bostick, James D. Brubaker, Jack Giarraputo, Amanda Morgan Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Dugan
Director
Barry Fanaro
Screenplay
Alexander Payne
Screenplay
Jim Taylor
Screenplay
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Jeff Gourson
Editor
Michael Bostick
Producer
James D. Brubaker
Producer
Jack Giarraputo
Producer
Amanda Morgan Palmer
Producer
Adam Sandler
Producer
Tom Shadyac
Producer
Perry Andelin Blake
Production Design
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Ellen Lutter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry about?
Firefighters Chuck Ford and Larry Valentine are guy's guys, loyal to the core—which is why when widower Larry asks Chuck to pose as his lover so that he can get domestic partner benefits for his kids, his buddy agrees. However, things get dicey when a bureaucrat comes calling, and the boys are forced to present a picture of domestic bliss.
Who directed I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Who stars in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?
The principal cast of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry includes Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd, Ving Rhames.
When was I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry released and how long is it?
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry had a reported production budget of $85M and grossed $187.1M at the worldwide box office (2.2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry?
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).