The Waterboy
6.2 IMDb
32 Rotten Tomatoes

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The Waterboy is a sports comedy that follows the unforgettable journey of Bobby Boucher, a shy and socially awkward waterboy with an extraordinary talent hidden beneath his timid personality. Raised by his fiercely protective mother Helen "Mama" Boucher, Bobby has spent his life believing football is evil. Everything changes when the struggling Coach Klein discovers Bobby's incredible tackling ability after witnessing him unleash years of bottled-up frustration on an opposing player. As Bobby becomes the star linebacker of the South Central Louisiana State University football team, he transforms from a bullied waterboy into a campus hero. Along the way, he gains confidence, falls in love with the free-spirited Vicki Vallencourt, and learns to stand up for himself while balancing his mother's strict rules. Packed with outrageous comedy, memorable one-liners, and underdog sports moments, The Waterboy remains one of Adam Sandler's most recognizable and entertaining films.

  • Release Date: November 6, 1998
  • Director: Frank Coraci
  • Genre: Sports , Comedy
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Adam Sandler as Bobby Boucher
  • Box Office: Worldwide Box Office: $185.99 million
  • Where To Watch: Disney+ , Hulu , Apple TV , Google TV , YouTube , Amazon Prime Video

More details about The Waterboy and where you can watch

The Waterboy became one of Adam Sandler’s biggest commercial successes despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. The film earned nearly $186 million worldwide on a modest $23 million budget, proving its massive popularity with audiences. Kathy Bates accepted the role of Mama Boucher after encouragement from her niece, who was a huge Adam Sandler fan. Henry Winkler’s lovable portrayal of Coach Klein became one of his most memorable film performances after his iconic television career. Many of the football sequences were filmed at real college stadiums in Florida, giving the sports action an authentic atmosphere despite the film’s over-the-top comedy.

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Most viewers don’t realize that Kathy Bates almost turned down the role of Mama Boucher because it was such an unusual comedic character for her. She ultimately accepted after her niece convinced her that working with Adam Sandler would be fun.