The Waterboy poster

The Waterboy (1998)

Film · 1h 30m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Sports

A waterboy's explosive rage transforms a losing football team into a wholesome, crowd-pleasing phenomenon.

Feel-good, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.

The Waterboy parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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What is The Waterboy about?

Bobby Boucher is a water boy for a struggling college football team. The coach discovers Boucher's hidden rage makes him a tackling machine whose bone-crushing power might vault his team into the playoffs.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byFrank Coraci
StarringAdam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler, Fairuza Balk, Jerry Reed, Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

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