The Waterboy (1998) movie poster

The Waterboy (1998)

"You can mess with him. But don't mess with his water."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 32%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (1,976 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Adam Sandler as Bobby Boucher
Kathy Bates as Mama Boucher
Henry Winkler as Coach Klein
Fairuza Balk as Vicki Vallencourt
Jerry Reed as Red Beaulieu
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Derek Wallace
Blake Clark as Farmer Fran
Peter Dante as Gee Grenouille
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,976 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1998 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of The Waterboy, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Waterboy is a 1998 comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,976 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Waterboy delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Waterboy (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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