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Billy Madison

1995Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic166.6Rotten Tomatoes40%79%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about growing up and pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

To inherit his family's fortune, Billy is going back to school... Way back.

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.

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Adult Comedy
  • Adam Sandler Vehicle
  • Nostalgic 90s
  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Quotable Dialogue
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Tamra Davis
Written by
Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
Produced by
Robert Simonds
Music by
Randy Edelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 10, 1995 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
February 10, 1995
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Bait-and-Switch, Names to Run Away from Really Fast, What the Hell, Hero? +9

  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Names to Run Away from Really Fast
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Stern Teacher
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Lame Comeback
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
  • Toilet Humour
  • Hypocrite
  • Last-Minute Hookup
  • Copping a Feel

12 of 133 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Billy Madison?"

Questions about Billy Madison

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Billy Madison?

fuboTVYouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Billy Madison streams on fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Billy Madison worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 16). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is Billy Madison okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Billy Madison make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Billy Madison?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Billy Madison use?

Bait-and-SwitchNames to Run Away from Really FastWhat the Hell, Hero?Corrupt Corporate ExecutiveStern TeacherArmor-Piercing QuestionLame ComebackEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodToilet HumourHypocriteLast-Minute HookupCopping a Feeland 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 tropes for it, including Bait-and-Switch, Names to Run Away from Really Fast, and What the Hell, Hero?.