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Billy Madison
- Review Date: October 19, 2005
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 1995
Common Sense Media says
Young teens will like brash, immature humor.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this film features some strong language. The humor is immature and is targeted toward teenagers. An older maid makes continuous sexual advances at the protagonist (including a request to take her shirt off for him). The film contains some scenes of binge drinking. Rude behavior rules. The ending features a positive message of accomplishment and resilience.
What's the story?
To inherit his family's chain of hotels, Billy (Adam Sandler) makes a deal with his father to pass grades 1-12 without cheating. There is only one problem: Billy is a good-for-nothing idiot. The 27-year-old spoiled brat is usually drunk. He chases invisible penguins and pranks neighbors by setting fire to bags of poo on their doorsteps. As the movie progresses, Billy slowly learns responsibility. The film culminates while in an academic decathlon against conniving Madison Hotels V.P., Eric Gordon (Bradley Whitford) and falling love with his teacher Veronica Vaughn (Bridgette Wilson).
Is it any good?
Similar to Sandler's Happy Gilmore, BILLY MADISON is a silly, unintelligent comedy that offers no real message. Without warning, though, audiences both young and old may find themselves guffawing at the film's more random memorable moments (Miss Lippy's paste facial comes to mind). The film features great cameos by Steve Buscemi and Sandler's old SNL pals Chris Farley and Norm McDonald.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Billy's apathetic view on life. How may growing up without any pressures or responsibilities result in Billy's degenerate lifestyle? Parents could highlight Billy's ability to act as a role model for his fellow classmates. Why is it important to have positive role models?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 15, 2010
AGE
Very good movie, very bad role models.
Language: s--t is used most, Eric refers to Billy as "ass wipe" Billy says "You get your ass out there and find that f--king dog!" in front of a group of 1st graders.
Sexual Content:Billy's room holds a group of nude woman on the walls, Ms. Vaughn has a sexual scene with Billy only to get interupted by Carl
Sociel Behavior: Billy is a party drunco. Eric is a very bad buisness ethics man.
Drugs/Tobacco/Alchohol: Billy and his freinds are drunk in many scenes
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Kid, 10 years old
September 15, 2011
AGE
Great Movie
I think Billy Madison is a great movie and i'm only nine! It does have some strong language though, so if you're under nine I wouldn't recommend this. It also has a few sexual scenes but those don't really bother me. Billy does get drunk with his friends but just make sure before watching you tell your kids not to think getting drunk is cool and it'll all be fine. Over all a great movie!
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No redeeming value
Billy is rude, vulgar, inconsiderate and mean. The message is that money can buy you friends and favors. Billy has a sense of entitlement that isn't a positive message. The sexual references demean women. You're better off watching a quality movie with your kids. The movie is a waste of time for all ags.
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Another PG-13 Happy Madison Film
Billy Madison is another PG-13 Happy Madison movie. You should know what to expect, but if not, it includes some profanity with an f bomb, sexual referances, and a fully-drunk scene.
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This movie was a great movie but they did say "shut the h*ll up" and "Cut the horse sh*t". Plus, Billy was talking about putting crap on people's doorsteps when he was drunk. There was also LOTS of immature potty humor like references to pee and poop and boogers.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 31, 2010
AGE
A Little Too Sexual...
In one part the teacher says "That milk belongs to that classroom" and Billy replies "Oh, they don't gots to know about it. It could be our milk" and Billy is inappropriate.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 4, 2011
AGE
billy madison
it is very funny for 9 and up.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 27, 2010
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funny comedy
Parents need to know that this is a great funny movie.Even though it says the "f" word once,several uses of s**t,h**l,d**n,and a*s.Plus,it has a high amount of crude and sexual humor.All in all, a great Sandler comedy
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| Studio: | Universal Pictures |
| Director: | Tamra Davis |
| Cast: | Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Norm MacDonald |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 90 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | January 1, 1995 |
| DVD release date: | August 8, 1995 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | language and crude humor |
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