Billy Madison
Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 10, 1995
6.5
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Generally favorable reviews based on 250 Ratings
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9
JasonLNov 10, 2005
Hey Gary F., you mean to say that beetlejuice was funnier than Billy Madison? Your saying that Michael Keaton is funnier than Adam Sandler, Norm McDonald, and the great Chris Farley? Who are you kidding, Billy Madison is a great comedy and Hey Gary F., you mean to say that beetlejuice was funnier than Billy Madison? Your saying that Michael Keaton is funnier than Adam Sandler, Norm McDonald, and the great Chris Farley? Who are you kidding, Billy Madison is a great comedy and shouldn't be analyzed so much, it's a shame all these magazines gave it such a bad score and that Gary here "film critic extrodanair" gave it such a bad rating.It's a hilarious movie and if you haven't seen it,go out and do so.… Expand
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10
EC.Nov 10, 2006
Classic movie. Sandler at his very prime. I find the fact that critics didn't take this movie for what it is, a dumb comedy, absolutely ridiculous.
1 of 1 users found this helpful
8
KevJan 24, 2006
Everyone loves Billy Madison. So what if it's mindless entertainment? Not everything has to be "brilliant."
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smithbhurricaneSep 9, 2012
one of my favs, so many good one liners. If your watching it for cinematic excellence you won't get it, look elsewhere. I saw this for the first time when I was 10 and I still quote it with my friends.
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8
DarkToonLinkNov 4, 2012
Adam Sandler is not known for outstanding cinematography, moving storylines or intelligently-written scripts. He's known for his hilarious movies. This is one of his finest.
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8
TokyochuchuOct 20, 2013
16?! Billy Masison, one of the top five funniest movies I ever saw in my life has a critic score of 16? That is just flat out wrong. This movie is legend! There are so many scenes that burn themselves into your memory and never leave; O'Doyal16?! Billy Masison, one of the top five funniest movies I ever saw in my life has a critic score of 16? That is just flat out wrong. This movie is legend! There are so many scenes that burn themselves into your memory and never leave; O'Doyal rules, the beetroot faced angry bus-driver ("That'd end your precious field trip real quick!"), a psychotic Steve Busemi, the brain-hemorrhaging clown, "Hey you want to feed that donkey some beer and get it all messed up?", "He called the s**t poop!"... The list could go on and on. Absolutely legend!… Collapse
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10
NoBodyJul 1, 2008
It's a travesty this movie is in the bottom 100.
6 of 8 users found this helpful
8
MichaelDApr 29, 2011
The movie wasn't witty but one crucial thing saved this movie, it's absolutely FANTASTIC humour. Every 5 minutes, I just couldn't help but laugh. Don't listen to the critics. All they want is some drama. WATCH THIS MOVIE!
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10
DouglasMMay 13, 2008
Best movie ever made-(Full Stop).
1 of 2 users found this helpful
9
AlexS.Jun 24, 2008
For me, Billy Madison fits into the same category as Wayne's World and The Cable Guy. Great comedies of the 90's which more than 10 years later and after dozens of views still have no problems in making me laugh.
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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BM.Jun 6, 2008
Honestly, I just don't trust professional reviewers with comedies. They are usually right with dramas, action flicks, sci fi stuff, etc., but with comedy, these people just don't get it! Why else are there thousands of comedians Honestly, I just don't trust professional reviewers with comedies. They are usually right with dramas, action flicks, sci fi stuff, etc., but with comedy, these people just don't get it! Why else are there thousands of comedians out there in the world instead of just a few? Because everybody likes different types of comedies! This is an amazingly hilarious movie, filled with a neverending stream of laughs. Only problem: It's a little immature. For some reason, the reviewers see this as a reason to give it a bad grade. But hey, who doesn't act a little immature from time to time? it's silly, it's stupid, it's unrealistic, and hey, I loved every minute of it!… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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MorganFJul 20, 2008
Why is this movie in the bottom 100? I found it hilarious. One of Sandler's best.
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mattbApr 2, 2009
It seems that all of adams movies got low grades because there immature, but the critics have somthing so far up there ass they dont realize how funny the imaturity is. And anyways who really cares, adam sandler made millions of his movies.
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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NickWMay 3, 2009
This is one of my favorite movies of all time, still. Of course that makes my score biased, but if I went from an completely unbiased point of view, I'd still give this movie a 8 or 9. It's funny and simple while still appealing to This is one of my favorite movies of all time, still. Of course that makes my score biased, but if I went from an completely unbiased point of view, I'd still give this movie a 8 or 9. It's funny and simple while still appealing to someone with an IQ over 10 - Which is a severe rarity these days.… Expand
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StevenH.Jun 15, 2008
Seeing the glaring red rating of "16" for BIlly Madison made me laugh nearly as much as the movie. As much as I love reading reviews, it just goes to show how seriously Critics take themselves; Billy Madison is so stupid that they Seeing the glaring red rating of "16" for BIlly Madison made me laugh nearly as much as the movie. As much as I love reading reviews, it just goes to show how seriously Critics take themselves; Billy Madison is so stupid that they wouldn't even allow themselves to laugh at it. Lighten Up!… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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KMMar 19, 2009
Love it, but the critics are right in saying it is mindless. That's the point though right??
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sunshineWDec 11, 2008
The epitome of a ridiculously funny, absolutely enjoyable movie that is also, by all standards, a bad film, which lends even more to the charm. I'm going to watch it again right now. Its nudy magazine day!
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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KentC.Jan 13, 2008
One of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Definitely not worth a "16". It's probably the most quotable movie I've ever seen along with Big Daddy. Definitely Sandler's funniest movie and loads better than crap like Chuck One of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Definitely not worth a "16". It's probably the most quotable movie I've ever seen along with Big Daddy. Definitely Sandler's funniest movie and loads better than crap like Chuck and Larry, I've seen this movie literally 10 times and it never gets old. This comedy classic is definitely something any fan of comedies should watch.… Expand
1 of 3 users found this helpful
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SamL.Jan 4, 2007
This is why I hate critics. This movie should not be taken seriously, and is one of the funniest ever made.
0 of 1 users found this helpful
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SteveM.Apr 6, 2008
Adam Sandler's finest. He needs to stop making lame dramas and comedic-dramas, go back to his roots.
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JimmyF.Oct 8, 2007
This is why I don't listen to critics.....they have no clue what they are talking about! American Classic.
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StephenC.May 8, 2008
Liked it much better back when I smoked pot in my younger days. Would have given it higher then (no pun intended). Still provides good laughs at ridiculous, couldn't-be-true situations that are still very funny. Sometimes I think they Liked it much better back when I smoked pot in my younger days. Would have given it higher then (no pun intended). Still provides good laughs at ridiculous, couldn't-be-true situations that are still very funny. Sometimes I think they make critics take an oath to be stodgy. This movie requires you to lighten up to enjoy. Maybe the critics should try an herbal remedy.… Expand
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dijavantewowOct 15, 2010
This movie is a Sandler classic, and by the looks of the User Scores, most people would agree. Critics got this one wrong, because it's funny from start to finish. I'd gladly watch this and Happy Gilmore all the time.
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8
MatthewfoxOct 11, 2010
A quite good movie with a dorky actor. It is a corny movie for the most crude. Many references to male body parts that are just plain gross and not funny. This movie is basically what you would expect from a movie with Adam Sandler as a dorkyA quite good movie with a dorky actor. It is a corny movie for the most crude. Many references to male body parts that are just plain gross and not funny. This movie is basically what you would expect from a movie with Adam Sandler as a dorky adult goof-off.… Expand
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8
TheQuietGamerNov 19, 2011
Not a not a normal comedy or movie, it's weirdly funny and unique, but it's extremely hilarious and succeeds because it doesn't take itself seriously, it knows it's unique and embraces the fact that it is, so I do recommend watching this, butNot a not a normal comedy or movie, it's weirdly funny and unique, but it's extremely hilarious and succeeds because it doesn't take itself seriously, it knows it's unique and embraces the fact that it is, so I do recommend watching this, but don't expect the most normal movie out there.… Expand
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7
Spielberg00Sep 1, 2011
Whooooaaaaaa!!!! A fully-compiled Metascore of 16?!?!?!?!?! That's ridiculous. That's not to say that BILLY MADISON is perfect, but this is a heck of a funny movie!
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8
ZilcellDec 20, 2011
Adam Sandler gives a great performance in one of his best movies to date. While there is a big sense of immaturity, it may make you laugh throughout.
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FrancoH.Aug 2, 2006
This movie was hillarious! It's a shame that critics think that this was a bad movie, because they need to get the stick out of their ass!
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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JacksonG.Jan 4, 2007
One of the very few funny Adam Sandler movies.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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BrianApr 3, 2006
I was surprised to see this got a 16 from the critics. Then I thought about it for a second and I understood... sort of... well, maybe they're too old to get it. It's a new classic; one of those movies that if you find out one of I was surprised to see this got a 16 from the critics. Then I thought about it for a second and I understood... sort of... well, maybe they're too old to get it. It's a new classic; one of those movies that if you find out one of your friends never saw it, you immediately force them to watch it. Maybe you have to have been born between 1975 and 1985 to feel this way, but it became part of our psyches. And even if you don't think it's that funny, it must have done something right to become such an important part of 90s pop culture. And we can all agree that Billy Madison is funnier than Naked Gun 33 and a third.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
MelvinM.Aug 2, 2006
Billy Madison and Universal Acclaim wouldn't usually go in the same sentence. But it should--and at least we users have spoken.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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AndrewHAug 29, 2007
One of the funnier movies ever made. I guess there reviews just show that they should stop sending middle aged, suit wearing men to every movie. How about sending people in the target demo? Ever thought of that? These critics think there *$# One of the funnier movies ever made. I guess there reviews just show that they should stop sending middle aged, suit wearing men to every movie. How about sending people in the target demo? Ever thought of that? These critics think there *$# doesn't smell, screw them.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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IanAug 6, 2007
One of my all time favourite comedies. I feel sorry for the "professional" -and I use that term lightly- critics who obviously have no sense of humor.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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MaxxOct 4, 2005
This is hilarious...how in the hell did it get a 16 out of 100???? the critics must have been watching a different movie.
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ChrisOct 25, 2006
A classic.
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RodG.Feb 20, 2007
My comments are mostly in response to the 13 supossed critics that bashed this movie. You people take yourselves too serious. Why didn't your empolyers have someone with a sense of humor critique the movie? Newsflash: It's supposed My comments are mostly in response to the 13 supossed critics that bashed this movie. You people take yourselves too serious. Why didn't your empolyers have someone with a sense of humor critique the movie? Newsflash: It's supposed to be stupid and simple.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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DrewT.Mar 13, 2007
Critics be damned! This movie is absolutely hilarious. Look at reader average - we aren't afraid to recognize funny at the risk of "lowering" ourselves.
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JasonS.Jul 9, 2007
The type of movie critics shouldn't be allowed to review - it's like asking a classical music fan for their opinion on Master of Puppets. Hilarious - only topped, IMO, by Happy Gilmore, ever so slightly.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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DavidC.Sep 25, 2007
I was looking at low scores this deserved at least an 80. The movie isn't bad at all and is worth watching at least 10 times in your life its a classic.
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KumarP.Dec 29, 2005
Yes its stupid. Yes it makes no sense. Yes its hilarious.
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SamB.Dec 21, 2006
One of the funnier Adam Sandler movies, cult classic.
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JoeKapsApr 3, 2015
16 Metacritic?
Whats wrong with you all.

Another example why I always look at user reviews.

Billy Madison is a classic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jordan7guilloryApr 1, 2012
this movie was freaking hilarious i just saw it with my friend on netflix and it was so funny one of my favorites of all time comedies. it can be a little childish but it still was a great movie and suggest others see it to
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M0vieAddictMay 9, 2013
Plays in favour of the underdog. Billy Madison is not to be underestimated and neither is Sandler as a typical penguin chasing dummy. The film is a warm and fuzzy flick featuring some of Adam's greatest moments and is certainly one of thePlays in favour of the underdog. Billy Madison is not to be underestimated and neither is Sandler as a typical penguin chasing dummy. The film is a warm and fuzzy flick featuring some of Adam's greatest moments and is certainly one of the best of his career. It proves that you can do anything if you put your mind to it.… Expand
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Meth-dudeSep 1, 2014
Billy Madison is definitely not one of the best Adam Sandler's movie and the jokes are not all funny.Sandler's performance is not really good either but the movie was entertaining.
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kevinswag95Aug 7, 2014
One of my favorite Adam Sandler films I ever watched. If I tell my friends to watch a movie with Adam Sandler, Billy Madison is the movie to see in your entire life.
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youlouzJan 28, 2015
DOES NOT deserve a 16, this is one of Adam Sandlers best, it was funny, had a nice story, and was well made .
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TSDGApr 13, 2015
DECENT, It felt really unique that I have never seen before, It should have been one of Adam Sandler's CLASSIC movies,I absolutely had no what so ever problems with this film!
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DanBurritoApr 27, 2016
Billy Madison is no masterpiece, but it's an enjoyable film all the same, and certainly better than the average Adam Sandler comedy. Some may find it too childish and silly, but if you enjoy wacky comedies, then you'll find plenty of inspiredBilly Madison is no masterpiece, but it's an enjoyable film all the same, and certainly better than the average Adam Sandler comedy. Some may find it too childish and silly, but if you enjoy wacky comedies, then you'll find plenty of inspired silliness here. Sandler's performance as the titular man-child produces quite a few chuckles, and injects the film with some manic energy. Overall, Billy Madison won't win over those who don't like this kind of silly comedy, but it's an entertaining parade of wackiness that provides some good chuckles.… Expand
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ProGamer7Nov 16, 2015
The movie was one of the best comedy movies ever made, period. This movie is still funny today, regardless of cheesy acting and randomness in the film. At least it somewhat had a plot and was successful at being funny, which was it's mainThe movie was one of the best comedy movies ever made, period. This movie is still funny today, regardless of cheesy acting and randomness in the film. At least it somewhat had a plot and was successful at being funny, which was it's main purpose. I frigging learned about Hamlet though this movie and witnessed one of the best scenes in a movie, Billy Madison's final speech in the "marathon", or whatever it was called.
Anyways, 10/10… Expand
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