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Billy Madison

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Billy Madison (1995)

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Reviews Counted:34

Fresh:14

Rotten:20

Average Rating:4.8/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Billy Madison, the dim-witted son of a millionaire, wastes his life guzzling beer and devising obscene pranks until his father threatens to leave him nothing. In order to earn his father's respect,... Billy Madison, the dim-witted son of a millionaire, wastes his life guzzling beer and devising obscene pranks until his father threatens to leave him nothing. In order to earn his father's respect, Billy, who bribed his way through school, must pass all 12 grades in six months or see a sycophantic assistant get his father's fortune. Billy struggles with the aide and his own idiocy to make good in this gag-filled farce. [More]

Starring: Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson

Starring: Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson, Norm MacDonald, Darren McGavin, Chris Farley

Director: Tamra Davis

Director: Tamra Davis
Screenwriter: Rich Wilkes

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Nov 1, 2009

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Brian Lowry

Those unfamiliar with Sandler's antics may...begin to find him annoying sometime between the appearance of the Universal logo and the end of the opening credits.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 01 2008 10:32 AM

Variety

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1/4

The film should have featured more absurd and nonsensical elements.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 01 2008 10:28 AM

TV Guide's Movie Guide

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3/5

Billy Mowbray

When you get that Sandler's comedic persona is meant to be annoying, like Beavis and Butthead or Cartman, the laughs come thick and fast.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 01 2008 10:25 AM

Channel 4 Film

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Michael Dequina

Wipe that smug grin off your face and go home.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Jan., 12 2007 06:44 PM

TheMovieReport.com

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3/5

Jean-François Vandeuren

No review available.

comment Comment | Oct., 26 2005 08:03 PM

Panorama

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3/5

Rebecca Murray

No review available.

comment Comment | Aug., 18 2005 09:43 AM

About.com

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2/5

Ryan Cracknell

No review available.

comment Comment | Jul., 15 2005 08:15 AM

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 07 2005 05:19 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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Phil Villarreal

A vintage specimen of a master at the apex of his talents.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 13 2005 10:05 AM

Arizona Daily Star

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2/5

Philip Martin

No review available.

comment Comment | Apr., 17 2005 08:45 AM

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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2/5

Steve Crum

Duh-m Sandler, typical fare for him

comment 1 Comment | Oct., 23 2004 06:14 PM

Kansas City Kansan

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2/5

Mark Sells

No review available.

comment Comment | Aug., 18 2004 03:31 PM

Oregon Herald

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5/5

Fred Topel

Sandler's best. Edgy, satirical, bizarre and surreal.

comment Comment | May., 01 2004 04:33 PM

About.com

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1/5

Daniel M. Kimmel

No review available.

comment Comment | Feb., 08 2004 10:10 AM

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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1/5

Michelle Alexandria

No review available.

comment Comment | Dec., 23 2003 10:31 AM

Eclipse Magazine

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2/5

Ken Hanke

Typical Sandler

comment Comment | Aug., 13 2003 06:12 AM

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Janet Maslin

If you've ever had a yen to relive the third grade, this must be the next best thing.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 20 2003 05:12 PM

New York Times

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3/5

Kevin A. Ranson

Better than it deserves to be.

comment Comment | Apr., 24 2003 07:36 AM

MovieCrypt.com

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1/5

Pablo Villaca

Só há uma coisa pior do que os habituais trejeitos (nada engraçados) de Adam Sandler: os roteiros que este escreve - e o segredo de seu sucesso nas bilheterias é um mistério maior do que o paradeiro de Jimmy Hoffa.

comment Comment | Apr., 01 2003 06:36 PM

Cinema em Cena

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Mark Palermo

No review available.

comment Comment | Jan., 28 2003 09:44 AM

Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

 
 
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