Reign Over Me

2007 • 124 minutes

About this movie

Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith and Liv Tyler star in this heart-rending story about Charlie Fineman (Sandler), who has slipped away from reality after the sudden loss of his wife and children. But Charlie's life takes a turn for the better when he runs into his old college roommate Alan Johnson (Cheadle), whose life is torn between the demands of career and family. Their renewed friendship rekindles their long-forgotten bond, and both men emerge enriched and enlightened. Bill Zwecker of CBS-TV hails REIGN OVER ME as "A truly brilliant film." © 2007 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and GH Three LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

This is the first time i have ever felt a huge amount of intrest and emotion in a movie. It was definitely one of the best movies ive seen in a long time! 5 stars

Hands down, the best Adam Sandler movie. Takes you through an emotional roller coaster of love, loneliness, anger, empathy, fear, grief and Adam Sandler is the one to bring all this into one, single complicated character. The severe trauma of a once happy and in love family man is definitively well encapsulated into Charlie's character. A must, must watch for anyone who can emotionally handle a rated R (restricted) movie.

I was very invested emotionally. Can't believe I'm saying that about a Sandler movie. Cried, and was so angry, even with people I understood and had empathy with.The music, scenery, everything drew me in to the story.