Billy Madison
"To inherit his family's fortune, Billy is going back to school... Way back."
Originally released in 1995. Billy Madison is a comedy film. directed by Tamra Davis.
Starring Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, and Josh Mostel
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1,749 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$26.5M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Adam Sandler
as Billy Madison
Bradley Whitford
as Eric Gordon
Josh Mostel
as Principal Max Anderson
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
as Veronica Vaughn
Darren McGavin
as Brian Madison
Norm Macdonald
as Frank
Mark Beltzman
as Jack
Larry Hankin
as Carl Alphonse
Theresa Merritt
as Juanita
Dina Platias
as Miss Lippy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,488,734
Production Companies
- Jack Giarraputo Productions
- Universal Pictures
- Robert Simonds Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billy Madison about?
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...
Who directed Billy Madison?
Billy Madison was directed by Tamra Davis.
How long is Billy Madison?
Billy Madison has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Billy Madison released?
Billy Madison was released on February 10, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Billy Madison?
The main cast of Billy Madison includes Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Darren McGavin.
Is Billy Madison worth watching?
Billy Madison has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,749 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.