Billy Madison (1995)
A childish heir must repeat all twelve grades, bringing wholesome, broad humor to every whimsical moment.
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.
How intense is Billy Madison?
Billy Madison has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Billy Madison feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampyfeel goodcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchPartyFamily night
Where to stream Billy Madison
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Billy Madison for you?
Is Billy Madison scary?
No. Billy Madison is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Billy Madison gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Billy Madison sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Billy Madison OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Billy Madison?
Billy Madison runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Billy Madison?
Billy Madison is streaming on Starz.
Does Billy Madison have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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