Film

Billy Madison 1995

Directed by Tamra Davis

  • Comedy
  • 90 min
  • PG-13

To inherit his family's fortune, Billy is going back to school... Way back.

Billy Madison is the 27 year-old son of Bryan Madison, a very rich man who has made his living in the hotel industry. Billy stands to inherit his father's empire, but only if he can make it through all 12 grades, 2 weeks per grade, to prove that he has what it takes to run the family business.

Comedyfamily business schoolwoman directorback to school

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Comic, effortless, warm and unpretentious.

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