Billy Madison
“To inherit his family's fortune, Billy is going back to school... Way back.”
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.
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Adam Sandler remembers Billy Madison’s bad reviews
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-08-01
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Adam Sandler
Billy Madison
Bradley Whitford
Eric Gordon
Josh Mostel
Principal Max Anderson
Bridgette Wilson
Veronica Vaughn
Darren McGavin
Brian Madison
Norm Macdonald
Frank
Mark Beltzman
Jack
Larry Hankin
Carl Alphonse
Theresa Merritt
Juanita
Dina Platias
Miss Lippy
Hrant Alianak
Pete
Vincent Marino
Cook
Christopher Kelk
Rollo the Janitor
Marc Donato
Nodding 1st Grader
Keith Cole
Penguin
Chris Mei
Penguin
Conor Devitt
O'Doyle (Grade 1)
Jared Durand
Scotty Logan (Grade 1)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.65x
+$16.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamra Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Billy Madison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.5M
- Production Studios
- Jack Giarraputo Productions, Universal Pictures, Robert Simonds Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamra Davis
Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
Randy Edelman
Victor Hammer
Jeffrey Wolf, John Gilroy
Fitch Cady, Robert Simonds
Department Leadership Roster
Tamra Davis
Director
Jeffrey Wolf
Editor
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
John Gilroy
Editor
Victor Hammer
Director of Photography
Robert Simonds
Producer
Adam Sandler
Writer
Tim Herlihy
Writer
Marie-Sylvie Deveau
Costume Design
Perry Andelin Blake
Production Design
Ted Hanlan
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Madison
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 all 12 grades, 2 weeks per grade, to prove that he has what it takes to run the family business.
Who directed Billy Madison?
Billy Madison was directed by Tamra Davis.
Who stars in Billy Madison?
The principal cast of Billy Madison includes Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin.
When was Billy Madison released and how long is it?
Billy Madison was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Billy Madison?
Billy Madison had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $26.5M at the worldwide box office (2.65 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Billy Madison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy Madison was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billy Madison?
Billy Madison holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).