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Billy Madison

Play trailer Poster for Billy Madison PG-13 Released Feb 10, 1995 1h 29m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Man-child Billy Madison has been a spoiled rich kid all his life, and spends his days drinking and partying. When his father, hotel magnate Brian, 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.
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune The latest entry in the American cinema's investigation of dumb-and-dumber heroes. Rated: 1/4 Mar 31, 2019 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Wayne W Animation: 76% Music: 61% Cast: 100% Overall: 🍅79% Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Nicole N Hilarious movie for it's time. All dialog is ridiculous and comedic. Definitely have to have a good sense of humor to enjoy movies like this. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Audience Member Nothing terrible but nothing particularly good either Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Gnr E I never knew Sandler can sing this good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review alan g Unbelievable drek of a movie. Bad acting, bad script, bad plot. Adam Sandler should be barred from making movies. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Timothy T One of Sandlers Best!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Man-child Billy Madison has been a spoiled rich kid all his life, and spends his days drinking and partying. When his father, hotel magnate Brian, 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.
Director
Tamra Davis
Producer
Robert Simonds
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
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Surround
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