Adam Sandler’s new Netflix musical drama Don’t Say Good Luck has debuted on the platform with a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, according to reviews tracked by outlets including Digital Spy. Directed and co-written by Julia Hart, the film stars Sunny Sandler as high school student Sophie Birenbaum alongside Melanie Lynskey.
Plot and Cast Details of Don’t Say Good Luck
The story follows Sophie as she prepares to take on the lead role in a high school musical theatre production of Waitress while navigating mounting family pressures, according to reporting by Digital Spy. Alongside Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey, the supporting cast features Max Greenfield, Bebe Neuwirth, Stephanie Beatriz, Jack Champion, and Steve Buscemi. Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler serve as producers on the project.
Critical Reception and Review Scores
Upon its release, the film secured a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 early reviews, placing it among a select group of Netflix original films to achieve a perfect critical rating, as noted by Screen Rant. Reviewers highlighted the performances of the lead cast members, with critics pointing to Sunny Sandler’s charm as a tentative teenager and Lynskey’s portrayal of a struggling mother.
According to reviews cited by Digital Spy, critics described the project as a disarmingly sincere family affair that highlights the healing properties of art and community. Don’t Say Good Luck is currently streaming globally on Netflix.
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