Without spoiling too much of “Gems,” which was recently made available on Netflix, the basics are that Sandler plays the edgy jeweler Howard Ratner, whose gambling habit is as dangerous and ...

Directed by Jewish filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie, the movie features Sandler as Howard Ratner, a New York City jeweler who juggles a seemingly endless series of bets, hustles, false promises ...

Some of his standout roles include Bobby Boucher, Sonny Koufax, and Howard Ratner. Sandler's ability to create well-defined, ...