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1998

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Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler), the much-abused waterboy of a successful college football team, gets fired but finds his true calling as a player for the neighboring down-and-out team. Unfortunately, his Momma doesn't approve of football (or as she calls it, foosball) and Bobby has to keep his gridiron success a secret. One of .. Read more

Starring	Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Fairuza Balk, Jerry Reed
Director	Frank Coraci
Genres	Comedy

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- "...Loony, unapologetic fun....This escapist comedy is so cheerfully outlandish that it's hard to resist, and so good-hearted that it's genuinely endearing..."
- 7519
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  - 3
  Sandler at his best
  
  The Waterboy is by far one of the funnyest films available here. Its Sandler at his best. A must see for any Adam Sandler fan!
  
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  - Robert Simpson
  - Suffolk, ENgland
  - 04 Feb 2004 at 17:53
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  Briiliant brilliant.
  
  this film was absolutely brilliant!! it was painful watching it right to the end as i never laughed so much. i have never seen such a fantastic film in all my ... read more »
  
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- - thechudd
  - 8 reviews
  - 17 Oct 2011 at 14:00
- - 0
  - 3
  very funny!
  
  very funny only watched half of it but want to watch the other
  
  half NOW!!! so I am going to rent it now and watch the rest of it soon.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 20 May 2011 at 16:39
- - 2
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  Mama says "Watch it"
  
  Brilliant!!
  
  As predictable as anything in this genre, but far more entertaining.
  
  Sandler's dedication to his Mum is sweet. I for one ... read more »
  
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- - C1LS56
  - 155 reviews
  - Tunbridge Wells
  - 10 Apr 2011 at 16:04
- - 0
  - 0
  Yes, Good Fun
  
  You know what you are getting with good old Adam Sadler. Good honest family fun and quitea few laughs. Def go 4 it!!
  
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- - SuperSaint
  - 235 reviews
  - Market Harborough
  - 21 Oct 2010 at 16:23
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  - 4
  The Waterboy (1998)
  
  This film however, is painful from beginning to end. There are precious few laughs and the comedy timing is non-existent. The main characters are terribly ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 14 Sep 2010 at 09:51
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  Funniest I've seen in a while.
  
  Okay, so this is not the best film ever wrote, its certainly no 'Shawshank Redemption,' however you dont watch this expecting anything of the sort. ... read more »
  
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- - CODFATHERx
  - 1 review
  - Nottingham
  - 12 Aug 2010 at 14:02
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  I was looking forward to this movie sadly...
  
  mildly amusing. Why is Adam Sandler talking like Dustin Hoffman in Rainman ? Thought movie a bit silly really, which is a shame because I like Sandler and Kathy... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - london
  - 27 Jun 2010 at 10:05
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  Just another adam sandler film
  
  I like Adam Sandler so of course I like this film alot.
  
  Silly comedy, good laughs, just harmless fun.
  
  Worth watching
  
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- - Teninch
  - 25 reviews
  - Cheltenham
  - 30 May 2010 at 11:40
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  - 0
  "Classic Sandler!"
  
  Classic Sandler! Never fails to disappoint. If anyone asks me what was the worst film I ever rented was, the first that springs to mind is The Waterboy.
  <... read more »
  
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- - JoffMytt
  - 3 reviews
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  - 05 Feb 2010 at 15:01
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  Silly Boy!
  
  Great performance from Sandler in a typically mad role! Funny and entertaining, easy to watch, undemanding. A happy nights viewing. Nothing more but at least ... read more »
  
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- - LivvyLou
  - West Midlands
  - 02 Feb 2010 at 16:32
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- - 12
  - 3
  Sandler at his best
  
  The Waterboy is by far one of the funnyest films available here. Its Sandler at his best. A must see for any Adam Sandler fan!
  
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- 1457
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Robert Simpson
  - Suffolk, ENgland
  - 04 Feb 2004 at 17:53
- - 6
  - 2
  you got to love it
  
  This is a pure Sandler film an absolute joy to watch you got to love it. Can't wait for "Anger Management"!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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- - Shearer
  - West Yorkshire
  - 09 Nov 2003 at 23:05
- - 5
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  brilliant
  
  we loved this film i watched it 3 times
  
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  - london, england
  - 30 Mar 2006 at 15:08
- - 4
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  terrific
  
  this is what i call a good movie. adam sandler is a brilliant actor and he doesnt dissapoint with this film. full of laughs and a great ending.
  
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  - grimsby
  - 06 Apr 2004 at 15:46
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  this is one of adam ...
  
  this is one of adam sandlers best!you feel a bit sorry for his character in the beginning but he soon is the hero.Full of hilarious moments which will keep you ... read more »
  
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- - sharon#49
  - ST HELENS
  - 28 Sep 2004 at 17:34
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  You can't hate it for any reason you have
  
  It is goodhearted, light, bimbos, and profoundly entertaining...
  
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- - Picktokyo
  - 54 reviews
  - London, England
  - 28 May 2008 at 04:46
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  Mama says "Watch it"
  
  Brilliant!!
  
  As predictable as anything in this genre, but far more entertaining.
  
  Sandler's dedication to his Mum is sweet. I for one ... read more »
  
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- - C1LS56
  - 155 reviews
  - Tunbridge Wells
  - 10 Apr 2011 at 16:04
- - 1
  - 1
  Here is a little ...
  
  Here is a little equation that applies to all of Adam Sandlers Films.
  
  Adam Sandler + Camera = dying from laughter
  
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  - HYDE
  - 01 Sep 2004 at 14:25
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  The Waterboy
  
  Good. Lighthearted and easywatching.
  
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- - Carolyne Morales-carrasco
  - Lincoln, England
  - 17 Nov 2004 at 19:55
- - 1
  - 1
  not bad but not good
  
  i have to say i was dissappointed with this movie although its under dog beats bad guys etc and all odds, his voice just got on my nerves and just too much for ... read more »
  
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- - Carl
  - birmingham, england
  - 15 Dec 2004 at 16:18

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Critics' reviews
- "...Loony, unapologetic fun....This escapist comedy is so cheerfully outlandish that it's hard to resist, and so good-hearted that it's genuinely endearing..."
- 7519
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Sandler deals in the Chapline-like whimsy of the triumphant little man - in this case a vengeful nerd. Agreed, he... read more on Time Out
- 43222
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- An unattractive comedy about stupidity that was a surprising box-office hit in the United States.
- 30104
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...Adam Sandler has scored himself a buoyantly silly sports farce..."
- 7521
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Sandler makes the laughs go down easy..."
- 7520
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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- The Waterboy
  
  Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler), the much-abused waterboy of a successful college football team, gets fired but finds his true calling as a player for the neighboring down-and-out team. Unfortunately, his Momma doesn't approve of football (or as she calls it, foosball) and Bobby has to keep his ...