You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

PG-13

Released Aug 25, 2023

1h 41m

Comedy

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Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who've always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.

Critics Consensus

A coming-of-age comedy that sidesteps simple nostalgia, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah finds fresh humor in adolescent anxiety -- and suggests a bright future for star Sunny Sandler.

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Audience Says

Cute but predictable, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah isn't aimed at grown-up Sandler fans, but should entertain teens.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

What sounds like an excruciating work of nepotism emerges as something far better: a frothy and lightweight comedy that ends up having something of a genuine heart.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 3, 2023

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Christy Lemire

Breakfast All Day

This has a lot of Judy Bloom in its DNA, in terms of dealing honestly with what young women go through.

Aug 31, 2023

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

The rare teen movie that recognises crushes are never as important or powerful as BFFs — and one that marks an intriguing new direction for Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison productions.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 31, 2023

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Lindsay Press

Culturess

You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is a love letter to Jewish tradition and the coming-of-age story.

Mar 18, 2025

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Cohen’s vision is lush and colorful, creating truly dream-worthy parties with more than one homage to 27 Dresses.

Feb 13, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

It's a little too Mean Girls and leaves out the book's best character (justice for Arthur), but the Sandler clan have great chemistry and Cohen knows how to direct a breezy, fun YA comedy.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 5, 2023

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Gael R

it is a funny movie but also is a drama

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Lucas F

this movie tries to mimic teen relatability, but it backfires in the worst way possible. everything about the movie feels forced and predictable, with the teen cast very blatantly following a generic script. it’s obvious that the middle aged writes tried to write something that teenagers do (everything was wrong) and the poor teen cast had to follow the hot mess they were given.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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Oglie O

Predictable but maybe on point story for YA. Pacing and content not to be recommended for anyone older.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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ivan b

We expected much more from Sandlers. In moments it feels like sponsored piece with highschool acting feel. Wasted time even we tried to give it a go.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Isaac Ernest S

I enjoyed this film so much, this is my new comfort film, I mean the Sandler's family are so talented. I definitely recommend this movie for teens!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/24

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matthias s

**Review: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (3/5)** Adam Sandler is great as always, and I really liked the whole cast. Idina Menzel was awesome, and I think it was such a smart idea for Sandler to include his own daughters in the movie. It makes everything feel more real. Sure, it’s pretty cliché, but honestly, that’s what teenage life is like—messy, dramatic, and awkward. The movie does a good job showing all of that. It’s a decent coming-of-age story with some really funny moments. It’s nothing super special, but I still had a good time watching it. It’s not the kind of movie that will stick with you forever, but it’s definitely fun and entertaining for what it is. If you’re a fan of Sandler or coming-of-age comedies, it’s worth checking out.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Synopsis

Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who've always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.

Director: Sammi Cohen
Producer: Tim Herlihy, Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, Leslie Morgenstein, Adam Sandler
Screenwriter: Alison Peck, Fiona Rosenbloom
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Alloy Entertainment, Netflix, Happy Madison Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Teen Drinking|Strong Language|Some Crude/Suggestive Material)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 25, 2023
Runtime: 1h 41m