The Waterboy

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 6, 1998

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 371 Ratings

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StormTroopBMar 6, 2015

Nostalgic Value is off the charts! Great movie everyone should see it at least once. If you like sports this one will really hit the spot its a great mix of comedy and action.

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Deckard2Feb 14, 2022

"Thank you so much......for being my friends".

In my humble opinion this might be one of Adam Sandlers best works especially before he embarked on his 1000 picture Netflix contract. We have here a simple story. Adam Sandler plays a young man"Thank you so much......for being my friends".

In my humble opinion this might be one of Adam Sandlers best works especially before he embarked on his 1000 picture Netflix contract. We have here a simple story. Adam Sandler plays a young man with (we assume although not directly referenced) Aspergers who has an obsession with the proper maintenance and distribution of H2O to college football athletes. All seems lost when he is inexplicably fired and is forced to begin a voyage of discovery as he is proceeds to take on a new job as Waterboy for a rival football team coached by the exceedingly excellent Henry Winkler.

As with most Adam Sandler movies please check the brain at the door and don't take anything too seriously. If you can agree with those pre-requisites there is a lot to enjoy here. As said, Winkler shines here as the shell of a man Coach Kline haunted by his past and Cathy Bates is excellent as the over protective mother sheltering Bobby from the hostilities of the real world. The film is endlessly quotable and many things have continued to sustain a penetrance into the pop culture vernacular, "You can do it!" comes to mind. Roy Schneider and Clint Howard also pop in for their scene stealing cameos as in most Sandler movies.

Overall, the Waterboy stands the test of time and brought a smile to my face many years after first watching it with my Dad as we both laughed maniacally all those years ago. If I had a criticism, if anything, the narrative could have been slightly better strung together and might have benefitted from a slightly longer run time to make things a little more cohesive. As a commentary on the treatment of those with Aspergers, probably best not to think too hard about it. However, the laughs are plentiful and Sandlers performance gets you thoroughly invested in the plights of this troubled individual who is often the target for the big bullies with which he must work. A heart warming comedy that no doubt I will return to again and again.

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HabibiehakimJul 30, 2021

Though sometimes the way Sandler talk is annoying, the Waterboy was still fun and enjoyable, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler, and Fairuza Balk performance is good, the music was great, it's funny, it's entertaining, The Waterboy is another goodThough sometimes the way Sandler talk is annoying, the Waterboy was still fun and enjoyable, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler, and Fairuza Balk performance is good, the music was great, it's funny, it's entertaining, The Waterboy is another good time from Adam Sandler.… Expand

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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023

Childhood classic. Always laugh, Adam is funny, Henry Winkler is funny, movie is quotable. It's just a fun comedy classic

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TheQuietGamerJun 11, 2012

An Adam Sandler classic. It's regarded as one of his best, and I agree. A classic that's hilarious and a must watch whether your a Sandler fan or not.

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40mangunshotNov 22, 2020

One of the best sports-comedies around and one of Sandler's best movies. The Waterboy is so hilarious and entertaining. A must-see comedy flick for everyone in the world.

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TheWalrus2000Mar 9, 2013

Hilarious.

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cameronmorewoodNov 7, 2012

The funniest of all Sandler's films. Yes, Waterboy is even funnier than Happy Gilmore. The characters are all developed well and each of them delivers a different twist on a personality type.

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Autopsy904Jun 14, 2021

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Sosmooth1982Jan 14, 2023

This is another favorite movie of mine. I laugh my ass off everytime I watch this movie. He's a waterboy for the worst college football team ever. He gets tired of them and others picking on him all the time for his speech impediment. HeThis is another favorite movie of mine. I laugh my ass off everytime I watch this movie. He's a waterboy for the worst college football team ever. He gets tired of them and others picking on him all the time for his speech impediment. He tackles one of the football players cause he's angry and the coach asks him to play for the team.… Expand

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drlowdonJun 27, 2021

Bobby Boucher, whose life is constantly run by his overbearing mother, works as a ‘waterboy’ for his local football team. When he loses his job, he takes up a similar position for a local college team until his previously unknown tacklingBobby Boucher, whose life is constantly run by his overbearing mother, works as a ‘waterboy’ for his local football team. When he loses his job, he takes up a similar position for a local college team until his previously unknown tackling skills are accidentally discovered. I think most would agree that Sandler’s output over the last 10-15 years has been almost uniformly awful, but back in the 90’s he did make some funny movies, and this is one of the better ones. Of course, if you don’t like his style of comedy you won’t like what you see here, but for those that are fans there are a good number of laughs to be had.… Expand

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nicholi0901Apr 26, 2018

not the best Adam Sandler movie but still pretty good good comedy and the story line was just ok but if you like Adam Sandler i would recommend it

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ConsortApr 25, 2021

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Dr-WILYAug 16, 2018

Yeah some parts are funny but its not my number one sure some movies seem like pure gold unless you watched when your four tears old

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lukechristianscNov 6, 2014

it is funny in deed but , when their is someone to cover Sandler's movie their most likely gonna never make a film again Oh look see Denis Dugan and Frank Coraci BOOOOOO !!!!!!!!! you suck stop making adam sandler movies here is theit is funny in deed but , when their is someone to cover Sandler's movie their most likely gonna never make a film again Oh look see Denis Dugan and Frank Coraci BOOOOOO !!!!!!!!! you suck stop making adam sandler movies here is the problem they are directors who don't care about cinematography or shots of using the camera all they care is comedy !!!!!!! see Tyler Perry yeah their just like this big joke.… Expand

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SamM.Apr 28, 2007

Forget the critics, this is an awesome comedy. Sandler at his best!

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RomaMJul 28, 2007

Brilliant movie! Must be one of the best Adam Sandlers film for sure! Don't listen to critics,this movie is really really funny!

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SamM.Dec 19, 2005

Forget the critics, this is an awesome comedy. Sandler at his best!

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RindApr 23, 2021

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SuperbaDMIkeJun 17, 2022

Waterboy is funny for the most part but isn't funny compared to the past Adam Sandler movies.

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