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) 3,307 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,759 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 672 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 889 $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) 221 $5,563,065 Feb 17, 1995 10
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 178 $14,451,186 Feb 17, 1995 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,307 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,619 $63,095,146
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,715 $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) 1,616 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,864 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,712 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 672 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,245 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 429 $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 4,701-4,800) 4,759 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,004 $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) 2,415 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,106 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,444 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 889 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,474 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 477 $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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  5. Video Sales
  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

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) 3,307 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,759 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 672 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 889 $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) 221 $5,563,065 Feb 17, 1995 10
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 178 $14,451,186 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) 3,307 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,619 $63,095,146
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,715 $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) 1,616 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,864 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,712 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 672 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,245 $25,460,475
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 429 $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 4,701-4,800) 4,759 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,004 $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) 2,415 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,106 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,444 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 889 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,474 $25,460,475
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 477 $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