Billy Madison (1995)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $25,460,475Details
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,639,080 (26.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.83 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,834 opening theaters/1,887 max. theaters, 6.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $63,095,146

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,336 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,824 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 671 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 891 $25,460,475

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 10th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: July 20th, 1995 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: February 20th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language and crude humor
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Just Go With It
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Keywords: Elementary School, High School, Inheritance, Hotel, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Screenplay Written By the Star
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day) 223 $5,563,065 Feb 17, 1995 10
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 180 $14,054,737 Feb 17, 1995 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,336 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,637 $63,095,146
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,731 $25,460,475
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 67 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,640 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,897 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,735 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 671 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,263 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 435 $25,460,475

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 10, 1995 1 $6,639,080   1,834 $3,620   $6,639,080 1
Feb 17, 1995 4 $5,563,065 -16% 1,842 $3,020   $13,770,220 2
Feb 24, 1995 4 $3,283,410 -41% 1,887 $1,740   $18,004,255 3
Mar 3, 1995 8 $1,989,815 -39% 1,708 $1,165   $20,679,205 4
Mar 10, 1995 9 $1,278,255 -36% 1,397 $915   $22,384,780 5
Mar 17, 1995 15 $742,960 -42% 1,004 $740   $23,566,745 6
Mar 24, 1995 24 $325,815 -56% 543 $600   $24,121,350 7
Mar 31, 1995 31 $155,685 -52% 278 $560   $24,381,010 8
Apr 7, 1995 41 $83,815 -46% 151 $555   $24,505,965 9
Apr 14, 1995 19 $327,750 +291% 575 $570   $24,858,770 10
Apr 21, 1995 26 $228,095 -30% 343 $665   $25,282,190 11
Apr 28, 1995 38 $103,230 -55% 160 $645   $25,441,250 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 10, 1995 2 $8,207,155   1,834 $4,475   $8,207,155 1
Feb 17, 1995 4 $6,513,690 -21% 1,842 $3,536   $14,720,845 2
Feb 24, 1995 4 $3,968,545 -39% 1,887 $2,103   $18,689,390 3
Mar 3, 1995 8 $2,417,135 -39% 1,708 $1,415   $21,106,525 4
Mar 10, 1995 9 $1,717,260 -29% 1,397 $1,229   $22,823,785 5
Mar 17, 1995 15 $971,750 -43% 1,004 $968   $23,795,535 6
Mar 24, 1995 24 $429,790 -56% 543 $792   $24,225,325 7
Mar 31, 1995 32 $196,825 -54% 278 $708   $24,422,150 8
Apr 7, 1995 40 $108,870 -45% 151 $721   $24,531,020 9
Apr 14, 1995 19 $523,075 +380% 575 $910   $25,054,095 10
Apr 21, 1995 26 $283,925 -46% 343 $828   $25,338,020 11

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 7/20/1995 $0 0 4 4 $0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,824 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,051 $25,460,475
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 76 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,460 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,171 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,495 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 891 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,500 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 483 $25,460,475

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Aug 22, 20101840,783 40,783$244,290$244,290757

Leading Cast

Adam Sandler    Billy Madison
Bridgette Wilson    Veronica Vaughn

Supporting Cast

Bradley Whitford    Eric Gordon
Josh Mostel    Max Anderson
Norm MacDonald    Frank
Darren McGavin    Brian Madison
Mark Beltzman    Jack
Larry Hankin    Carl Alphonse
Theresa Merritt    Juanita
Dina Platias    Miss Lippy
Hrant Alianak    Pete
Jack Mather    Clemens
Vincent Marino    Cook
Christopher Kelk    Janitor
Marc Donato    Nodding 1st Grader
Keith Cole    Penguin
Chris Mei    Penguin
Conor Devitt    O'Doyle, Grade 1
Jared Durand    Scotty, Grade 1
Jessica Nakamura    Tricia, Grade 1
Helen Hughes    2nd Grade Teacher
Jacelyn Holmes    2nd Grader
Claire Cellucci    Attractive Lady
Shane Farberman    Clown
Al Maini    Chauffeur
Jared Cook    Ernie, Grade 3
Christian Matheson    O'Doyle, Grade 3
Kyle Bailey    Kyle
Vernon Chapman    Butler
Mandy Watts    Maid
Austin Pool    Dan, Grade 3
Gladys O’Connor    Tour Guide
Marcia Bennett    4th Grade Teacher
Diane Douglass    Nurse
Tim Herlihy    Architect
Frank Nakashima    Architect
Joyce Gordon    Lunch Lady
Jordan Lerner-Ellis    Pothead
Daniel Lerner-Ellis    Pothead
Robert Smigel    Mr. Oblaski
Melissa Korzenko    Nancy Connors
Colin Smith    O'Doyle, Grade 9
Jeff Moser    Paul
Amos Crawley    Rod
Tex Konig    Crazy Person
Eduardo Gomez    Crazy Person
Tanya Grout    Eric's Secretary
Benjamin Barrett    Tenth Grader
Matthew Ferguson    Tenth Grader
Sean Lett    O'Doyle, Grade 12
Stacey Wheal    Jennifer, Grade 3
Shanna Bresee    Susan, Grade 3
Michael Ayoub    Drama Teacher
Lawrence Nakamura    Lawn Guy
Gino Veltri    Rock Singer
James Downey    Principal
Bob Rodgers    Mr. O'Doyle
Margo Wladyka    Mrs. O'Doyle
Allison Robinson    Newswoman
Marcel Jean Gilles    Haitian Gardener
Suzanna Shebib    High School Girl
Justin Williams    3rd Grader
Nicholas A. Catalano    3rd Grader
Devon Codrington    3rd Grader
Nicole Harrison    3rd Grader
Lindsay Curran    3rd Grader
Brandi Tower    3rd Grader
Cassandra Forrester    3rd Grader
Matthew Tempest    3rd Grader
Michelle Toth    3rd Grader
Craig MacIsaac    3rd Grader
Tara Rooney    3rd Grader
Robby Cavallari    3rd Grader
Ryan Luis    3rd Grader
Alanna Budhoo    3rd Grader
Shomar Dejonge    3rd Grader
Carmela Bigioni    3rd Grader
Eric Aguilera    3rd Grader
Kevin Leroy    Jet Skiier
Steve Buscemi    Danny McGrath

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tamra Davis    Director
Robert Simonds    Producer
Tim Herlihy    Screenwriter
Adam Sandler    Screenwriter
Victor Hammer    Director of Photography
Perry Blake    Production Designer
Jeffrey Wolf    Editor
Fitch Cady    Executive Producer
Ralph Sall    Music Supervisor
Randy Edelman    Composer
Jack Giarraputo    Associate Producer
Ross Fanger    Unit Production Manager
Gordon Barnes    Art Director
Marie-Sylvie Deveau    Costume Designer
Allan Byer    Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson    Re-recording Mixer
Scott Millan    Re-recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer    Re-recording Mixer
Jerry Ross    Supervising Sound Editor
Kimberly A. Harris    Supervising Sound Editor
John Joseph Thomas    Sound Effects Editor
John Edwards Younger    Sound Effects Editor
Edelgard K. Pfluegl Pfluegl    Make Up
Kelly Brennan    Hairstylist
Jaki-Brown Karman    Casting Director
Todd Thaler    Casting Director
Deirdre Bowen    Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,639,080 (26.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.83 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,834 opening theaters/1,887 max. theaters, 6.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $63,095,146

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,336 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,824 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 671 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 891 $25,460,475

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 10th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: July 20th, 1995 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: February 20th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language and crude humor
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Just Go With It
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Elementary School, High School, Inheritance, Hotel, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Screenplay Written By the Star
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day) 223 $5,563,065 Feb 17, 1995 10
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 180 $14,054,737 Feb 17, 1995 10

Leading Cast

Adam Sandler    Billy Madison
Bridgette Wilson    Veronica Vaughn

Supporting Cast

Bradley Whitford    Eric Gordon
Josh Mostel    Max Anderson
Norm MacDonald    Frank
Darren McGavin    Brian Madison
Mark Beltzman    Jack
Larry Hankin    Carl Alphonse
Theresa Merritt    Juanita
Dina Platias    Miss Lippy
Hrant Alianak    Pete
Jack Mather    Clemens
Vincent Marino    Cook
Christopher Kelk    Janitor
Marc Donato    Nodding 1st Grader
Keith Cole    Penguin
Chris Mei    Penguin
Conor Devitt    O'Doyle, Grade 1
Jared Durand    Scotty, Grade 1
Jessica Nakamura    Tricia, Grade 1
Helen Hughes    2nd Grade Teacher
Jacelyn Holmes    2nd Grader
Claire Cellucci    Attractive Lady
Shane Farberman    Clown
Al Maini    Chauffeur
Jared Cook    Ernie, Grade 3
Christian Matheson    O'Doyle, Grade 3
Kyle Bailey    Kyle
Vernon Chapman    Butler
Mandy Watts    Maid
Austin Pool    Dan, Grade 3
Gladys O’Connor    Tour Guide
Marcia Bennett    4th Grade Teacher
Diane Douglass    Nurse
Tim Herlihy    Architect
Frank Nakashima    Architect
Joyce Gordon    Lunch Lady
Jordan Lerner-Ellis    Pothead
Daniel Lerner-Ellis    Pothead
Robert Smigel    Mr. Oblaski
Melissa Korzenko    Nancy Connors
Colin Smith    O'Doyle, Grade 9
Jeff Moser    Paul
Amos Crawley    Rod
Tex Konig    Crazy Person
Eduardo Gomez    Crazy Person
Tanya Grout    Eric's Secretary
Benjamin Barrett    Tenth Grader
Matthew Ferguson    Tenth Grader
Sean Lett    O'Doyle, Grade 12
Stacey Wheal    Jennifer, Grade 3
Shanna Bresee    Susan, Grade 3
Michael Ayoub    Drama Teacher
Lawrence Nakamura    Lawn Guy
Gino Veltri    Rock Singer
James Downey    Principal
Bob Rodgers    Mr. O'Doyle
Margo Wladyka    Mrs. O'Doyle
Allison Robinson    Newswoman
Marcel Jean Gilles    Haitian Gardener
Suzanna Shebib    High School Girl
Justin Williams    3rd Grader
Nicholas A. Catalano    3rd Grader
Devon Codrington    3rd Grader
Nicole Harrison    3rd Grader
Lindsay Curran    3rd Grader
Brandi Tower    3rd Grader
Cassandra Forrester    3rd Grader
Matthew Tempest    3rd Grader
Michelle Toth    3rd Grader
Craig MacIsaac    3rd Grader
Tara Rooney    3rd Grader
Robby Cavallari    3rd Grader
Ryan Luis    3rd Grader
Alanna Budhoo    3rd Grader
Shomar Dejonge    3rd Grader
Carmela Bigioni    3rd Grader
Eric Aguilera    3rd Grader
Kevin Leroy    Jet Skiier
Steve Buscemi    Danny McGrath

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tamra Davis    Director
Robert Simonds    Producer
Tim Herlihy    Screenwriter
Adam Sandler    Screenwriter
Victor Hammer    Director of Photography
Perry Blake    Production Designer
Jeffrey Wolf    Editor
Fitch Cady    Executive Producer
Ralph Sall    Music Supervisor
Randy Edelman    Composer
Jack Giarraputo    Associate Producer
Ross Fanger    Unit Production Manager
Gordon Barnes    Art Director
Marie-Sylvie Deveau    Costume Designer
Allan Byer    Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson    Re-recording Mixer
Scott Millan    Re-recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer    Re-recording Mixer
Jerry Ross    Supervising Sound Editor
Kimberly A. Harris    Supervising Sound Editor
John Joseph Thomas    Sound Effects Editor
John Edwards Younger    Sound Effects Editor
Edelgard K. Pfluegl Pfluegl    Make Up
Kelly Brennan    Hairstylist
Jaki-Brown Karman    Casting Director
Todd Thaler    Casting Director
Deirdre Bowen    Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,336 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,637 $63,095,146
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,731 $25,460,475
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 67 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,640 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,897 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,735 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 671 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,263 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 435 $25,460,475

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 10, 1995 1 $6,639,080   1,834 $3,620   $6,639,080 1
Feb 17, 1995 4 $5,563,065 -16% 1,842 $3,020   $13,770,220 2
Feb 24, 1995 4 $3,283,410 -41% 1,887 $1,740   $18,004,255 3
Mar 3, 1995 8 $1,989,815 -39% 1,708 $1,165   $20,679,205 4
Mar 10, 1995 9 $1,278,255 -36% 1,397 $915   $22,384,780 5
Mar 17, 1995 15 $742,960 -42% 1,004 $740   $23,566,745 6
Mar 24, 1995 24 $325,815 -56% 543 $600   $24,121,350 7
Mar 31, 1995 31 $155,685 -52% 278 $560   $24,381,010 8
Apr 7, 1995 41 $83,815 -46% 151 $555   $24,505,965 9
Apr 14, 1995 19 $327,750 +291% 575 $570   $24,858,770 10
Apr 21, 1995 26 $228,095 -30% 343 $665   $25,282,190 11
Apr 28, 1995 38 $103,230 -55% 160 $645   $25,441,250 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 10, 1995 2 $8,207,155   1,834 $4,475   $8,207,155 1
Feb 17, 1995 4 $6,513,690 -21% 1,842 $3,536   $14,720,845 2
Feb 24, 1995 4 $3,968,545 -39% 1,887 $2,103   $18,689,390 3
Mar 3, 1995 8 $2,417,135 -39% 1,708 $1,415   $21,106,525 4
Mar 10, 1995 9 $1,717,260 -29% 1,397 $1,229   $22,823,785 5
Mar 17, 1995 15 $971,750 -43% 1,004 $968   $23,795,535 6
Mar 24, 1995 24 $429,790 -56% 543 $792   $24,225,325 7
Mar 31, 1995 32 $196,825 -54% 278 $708   $24,422,150 8
Apr 7, 1995 40 $108,870 -45% 151 $721   $24,531,020 9
Apr 14, 1995 19 $523,075 +380% 575 $910   $25,054,095 10
Apr 21, 1995 26 $283,925 -46% 343 $828   $25,338,020 11

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 7/20/1995 $0 0 4 4 $0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,824 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,051 $25,460,475
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 76 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,460 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,171 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,495 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 891 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,500 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 483 $25,460,475

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Aug 22, 20101840,783 40,783$244,290$244,290757