Billy Madison

PG-13

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1 hr. 29 min.

Comedy

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Man-child Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) has been a spoiled rich kid all his life, and spends his days drinking and partying. When his father, hotel magnate Brian (Darren McGavin), becomes fed up with his son's irresponsible ways, he issues an ultimatum. Since Billy passed all his schooling thanks to his father's influence and bribes, he must retake and pass every grade in 24 weeks. Otherwise, the business will be turned over to Brian's conniving associate, Eric (Bradley Whitford).

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Critics Consensus

Audiences who enjoy Adam Sandler's belligerent comic energy may find him in joyously obnoxious form as Billy Madison, but this thinly-plotted starring vehicle surrounds its star with an aggressively pedestrian movie.

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Jack S

This movie sucks. Disappointing Adam Sandler movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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James A

The movie is funny and more enjoyable than it has a right to be (some viewers may be shy to admit that). Adam Sandler is good as the title character, and Chris Farley provides fantastic support in a small role. "Who would steal 30 bagged lunches?"

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/14/23

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Jason M

In general, there are two types of people in the world: Those who got a snack pack and those who didn't. Neither grew up to like this movie, but I do know a guy, and him and her wooohweeeh if ya know what I mean. Ok not him but a friend of his. They didn't like the movie either. But man oh man I'm glad I called that guy. I was meaning to get together with him for coffee because it had been a while. So we did, and his wife came too. She was NOT invited, but she told me she liked this movie. So I married her immediately and we have a family of 5 now. And for those who want to cast blame all I'll say is Eric was Not getting the company, and when I say "the company" I mean "his wife". Now sometimes my sonny says "he called the shite poop Dad" and I just know it was all worth it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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L L

This is a goofball classic. You know there are these type of movies you watched as a kid, and thought they were hysterical, but as an adult it's just not the same. This still stands up as being hilarious. Yes, it's stupid, but that's why it's funny.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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Krish P

Billy Madison is such a classic movie. It is filled with a lot of comedy. So of you haven't seen Billy Madison it is a must see movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/23

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Ryan F

Billy Madison is a funny film start to finish. Adam Sandler in his first big movie was pretty good. Loved it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Tamra Davis

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Adam Sandler

Billy Madison

W. Lyle Richardson

Brian Madison

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Veronica Vaughn

Bradley Whitford

Eric Gordon

Josh Mostel

Principal Max Anderson

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

If you've ever had a yen to relive the third grade, this must be the next best thing.

Mar 31, 2019

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John Petrakis

Chicago Tribune

Billy Madison is a textbook example of a half-decent idea that never got developed beyond the "lying around drinking beer and making jokes with your buddy" stage.

Rated: 0.5/4

Mar 31, 2019

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

The latest entry in the American cinema's investigation of dumb-and-dumber heroes.

Rated: 1/4

Mar 31, 2019

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Viewed as an absurdist comedy by many, Billy Madison is nonetheless the product of a director who specializes in cautionary tales about the temptations of sin putting one's soul in jeopardy.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 3, 2022

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Sandler, who shows every sign of having enough energy to make the grade, should forget about imitating Jim Carrey and find an act of his own.

Rated: 1/4

Mar 1, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an exceedingly (and unabashedly) silly premise that's employed to mostly watchable (yet undeniably erratic) effect by Davis...

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 30, 2020

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Synopsis

Man-child Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) has been a spoiled rich kid all his life, and spends his days drinking and partying. When his father, hotel magnate Brian (Darren McGavin), becomes fed up with his son's irresponsible ways, he issues an ultimatum. Since Billy passed all his schooling thanks to his father's influence and bribes, he must retake and pass every grade in 24 weeks. Otherwise, the business will be turned over to Brian's conniving associate, Eric (Bradley Whitford).

Director: Tamra Davis
Executive Producer: Fitch Cady
Screenwriter: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Robert Simonds Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.6M
Sound Mix: Surround

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