Billy Madison
To inherit his family's fortune, Billy is going back to school... Way back.
1995 • 90 min • Comedy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 62 Audience · 1855 · 100%
Billy Madison, an adult heir, must repeat all 12 grades to prove his worth and inherit his family's hotel empire. He navigates elementary school antics, learns responsibility, and faces challenges from a rival in this quirky comedy.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Crude humor and jokes about bodily functions
- Some suggestive comments and mild innuendo
- Adults acting immaturely and childish pranks
What it models well
- Embracing personal growth
- The value of education
- Taking responsibility
Talk about it after
- What it means to grow up
- Why education matters at any age
- Handling bullies and rivalries
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Top billed cast
Director: Tamra Davis • Crew: Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
Trailers & clips
Adam Sandler remembers Billy Madison’s bad reviews
Billy Madison (1995) Original Trailer [HD]
Veronica Vaughn Sets Billy Straight
Don’t test him
I am the Smartest Man Alive! - Extended Preview
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (1,855)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Box office
- $26,488,734
- IMDb
- tt0112508
