I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry is a 2007 American buddy comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. It stars Adam Sandler and Kevin James as the title characters Chuck Levine and Larry Valentine, two New York City firefighters who pretend to be a gay couple in order to ensure one of their children can receive healthcare. The movie was released in the United States on July 20, 2007, and grossed $187.1 million against an $85 million budget.