Billy Madison (1995)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $25,460,475 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $714,310 | |
| Total | $714,310 | |
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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 | $66,197,226 |
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 |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for language and crude humor |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Hotel, Inheritance |
| Social setting: | Elementary School, High School |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Leading
| Adam Sandler | Billy Madison |
Supporting
| Bradley Whitford | Eric Gordon | |
| Josh Mostel | Max Anderson |
Leading
| Bridgette Wilson | Veronica Vaughn |
Supporting
| 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 |
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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 | $66,197,226 |
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 |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for language and crude humor |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Hotel, Inheritance |
| Social setting: | Elementary School, High School |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Leading
| Adam Sandler | Billy Madison |
Supporting
| Bradley Whitford | Eric Gordon | |
| Josh Mostel | Max Anderson |
Leading
| Bridgette Wilson | Veronica Vaughn |
Supporting
| 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 |
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.