Billy Madison is a 1995 American comedy film directed by Tamra Davis. It stars Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Bridgette Wilson, Norm Macdonald, Darren McGavin, Mark Beltzman and Larry Hankin. The film was written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy and produced by Robert Simonds, and was Macdonald's feature film debut. It made over $26.4 million worldwide and debuted at number one at the box office. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Director | Tamra Davis |
Produced by | Robert Simonds |
Screenplay by | Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy |
Starring | Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson, Norm Macdonald, Darren McGavin |
Music | Randy Edelman |
Cinematography | Victor Hammer |
Edited by | John Gilroy, Jeffrey Wolf |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Released | February 10, 1995 |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $10 million |
Box office | $26.4 million |
Netflix ID | 70000782 |
About Billy Madison
Written by and starring Adam Sandler, the film follows Billy Madison who wants to inherit his father's hotel empire, but first he must repeat grades 1-12 with passing grades.
Achievement of Billy Madison
Adam Sandler and many of the other actors on set improvised some their lines for the film. Though Adam Sandler says Billy Madison is a close version of himself, Sandler completed schooling and went to NYU.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Billy Madison
Films directed by Tamra Davis.. Films about education.. Films shot in Toronto.
Latest information about Billy Madison updated on July 28 2021.