The Waterboy (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, The Waterboy is a comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, running about 90 minutes. “You can mess with him. But don't mess with his water.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bobby Boucher is a water boy for a struggling college football team. The coach discovers Boucher's hidden rage makes him a tackling machine whose bone-crushing power might vault his team into the playoffs.
Who’s in it. The Waterboy stars Adam Sandler as Bobby Boucher, Kathy Bates as Mama Helen Boucher, Fairuza Balk as Vicki Vallencourt and Henry Winkler as Coach Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Waterboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $186M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and fuboTV 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 The Waterboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waterboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waterboy (1998)?
- In US, The Waterboy is available to stream on Hulu and fuboTV, 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 The Waterboy worth watching?
- The Waterboy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Waterboy?
- The Waterboy stars Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Fairuza Balk, Henry Winkler and Jerry Reed.
- When was The Waterboy released?
- The Waterboy was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.