Billy Madison
A spoiled billionaire’s son must relive K‑12 in accelerated courses to prove he’s fit to run the family empire, battling his own childishness and a scheming executive who’s ready to seize control.
“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 wealthy businessman who has built his fortune in the hotel industry. To inherit his father's empire, Billy must complete all 12 grades, spending two weeks per grade, in order to prove he is capable of running the family business.
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A crew of 94+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by John GilroyShot by Victor HammerScored by Randy EdelmanDesigned by Perry Andelin Blake
Box Office
1995 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$26.5M
US & Canada: $25.6M — 97% of worldwide · International: $900K (3%)
Opening weekend: $6.6M — 26% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $8.2M — 32% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,834 theaters
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Also known as
- Billy Madison - Ein Chaot zum Verliebende
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Cast & Crew
94 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Adam Sandler
as Billy Madison
Darren Mcgavin
as Brian Madison
Bradley Whitford
as Eric Gordon
Bridgette Wilson Sampras
as Veronica Vaughn
Josh Mostel
as Principal Max Anderson
Bridgette Wilson
as Veronica Vaughn
Norm Macdonald
as Frank
Mark Beltzman
as Jack
Larry Hankin
as Carl Alphonse
Theresa Merritt
as Juanita
Dina Platias
as Miss Lippy
Hrant Alianak
as Pete
Supporting cast
72Vincent Marino
as Cook
Christopher Kelk
as Rollo the Janitor
Marc Donato
as Nodding 1st Grader
Keith Cole
as Penguin
Chris Mei
as Penguin
Conor Devitt
as O'Doyle (Grade 1)
Jared Durand
as Scotty Logan (Grade 1)
Jessica Nakamura
as Tricia Labonte (Grade 1)
Helen Hughes
as 2nd Grade Teacher
Jacelyn Holmes
as 2nd Grader
Jack Mather
as Ted 'Old Man' Clemens
Claire Cellucci
as Attractive Lady
Shane Farberman
as Clown
Al Maini
as Driver
Jared Cook
as Ernie (Grade 3)
Christian Matheson
as O'Doyle (Grade 3)
Kyle Bailey
as Kyle
Vernon Chapman
as Butler
Mandy Watts
as Maid
Austin Pool
as Dan (Grade 3)
Gladys O Connor
as Tour Guide
Marcia Bennett
as 4th Grade Teacher
Diane Douglass
as Nurse
Tim Herlihy
as Architect
Frank Nakashima
as Architect
Joyce Gordon
as Lunch Lady
Jordan Lerner Ellis
as Pothead
Daniel Lerner Ellis
as Pothead
Robert Smigel
as Mr. Oblaski
Melissa Korzenko
as Nancy Connors
Colin Smith
as O'Doyle (Grade 9)
Jeff Moser
as Paul
Amos Crawley
as Rod
Tex Konig
as Crazy Person
Eduardo Gomez
as Crazy Person
Tanya Grant
as Joyce
Benjamin Barrett
as Tenth Grader
Matthew Ferguson
as Tenth Grader
Sean Lett
as O'Doyle (Grade 12)
Stacey Wheal
as Jennifer (Grade 3)
Shanna Bresee
as Susan (Grade 3)
Michael Ayoub
as Drama Teacher
Lawrence Nakamura
as Lawn Guy
Gino Veltri
as Rock Singer
Jim Downey
as Principal
Bob Rodgers
as Mr. O'Doyle
Margo Wladyka
as Mrs. O'Doyle
Allison Robinson
as Newswoman
Marcel Jean Gilles
as Haitian Gardener
Suzanna Shebib
as High School Girl
Justin Williams
as 3rd Grader
Nicholas A Catalano
as 3rd Grader
Devon Codrington
as 3rd Grader
Nicole Harrison
as 3rd Grader
Lindsay Curran
as 3rd Grader
Brandi Tower
as 3rd Grader
Cassandra Forrester
as 3rd Grader
Matthew Tempest
as 3rd Grader
Michelle Toth
as 3rd Grader
Craig Macisaac
as 3rd Grader
Tara Rooney
as 3rd Grader
Robby Cavallari
as 3rd Grader
Ryan Luis
as 3rd Grader
Alanna Budhoo
as 3rd Grader
Shomar Dejonge
as 3rd Grader
Carmela Bigioni
as 3rd Grader
Eric Aguilera
as 3rd Grader
Kevin Le Roy
as Jet Skier
Kelly Childerhose
as Jet Skier
Ken Shires
as Fire-eater
Steve Buscemi
as Danny McGrath (uncredited)
Chris Farley
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
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