Billy Madison
Seen it?1995 | 90 min | Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 16 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$26 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 251K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tamra Davis
- Adam SandlerBilly Madison
- Bradley WhitfordEric Gordon
- Josh MostelPrincipal Max Anderson
- Bridgette WilsonVeronica Vaughn
- Darren McGavinBrian Madison
- Norm MacdonaldFrank
- Mark BeltzmanJack
- Larry HankinCarl Alphonse
- Theresa MerrittJuanita
- Dina PlatiasMiss Lippy