Billy Madison (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Billy Madison is a comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, running about 90 minutes. “Billy is going back to school... Way back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 all 12 grades, 2 weeks per grade, to prove that he has what it takes to run the family business.
Who’s in it. Billy Madison stars Adam Sandler as Billy Madison, Darren McGavin as Brian Madison, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Veronica Vaughn and Bradley Whitford as Eric Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Billy Madison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy Madison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Madison tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Madison (1995)?
- In US, Billy Madison is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Billy Madison worth watching?
- Billy Madison holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy Madison?
- Billy Madison stars Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford and Josh Mostel.
- When was Billy Madison released?
- Billy Madison was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.