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Billy Madison
1995 90 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.7
Comedy
Director: Tamra Davis
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Description
Billy Madison is the 27 year-old son of Bryan Madison, a very rich man who has made his living in the hotel industry. Billy stands to inherit his father's empire, but only if he can make it through all 12 grades, 2 weeks per grade, to prove that he has what it takes to run the family business.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$25.59M
Worldwide:
$26.49M
Starring
Adam Sandler
Actor
Darren McGavin
Actor
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1995
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Billy Madison is widely regarded as a quintessential Adam Sandler vehicle that defined his early career through its blend of slapstick humor and immature, absurd charm. While critics often dismiss its primitive script and vulgarity, many audiences find it to be a nostalgic, quotable, and genuinely entertaining comedy.
| Acting | Adam Sandler’s performance as the childish, spoiled heir perfectly anchors the film and remains irreplaceable in the role. | |
| Originality | The film relies on a high volume of quotable, iconic lines and memorable supporting cameos that resonate with fans. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely viewed as a simple, thin vehicle designed primarily to showcase Sandler's improvisational antics. | |
| Humor | The film's reliance on vulgarity, constant yelling, and grotesque mannerisms divides viewers into those who find it hilariously absurd and those who find it irritating. |