The Waterboy
1998, English. Directed by Frank Coraci.
You can mess with him. But don't mess with his water.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 2,134 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Frank CoraciDirector
- Adam SandlerBobby Boucher
- Kathy BatesMama Boucher
- Henry WinklerCoach Klein
- Fairuza BalkVicki Vallencourt
- Jerry ReedRed Beaulieu
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Derek Wallace
- Blake ClarkFarmer Fran
- Peter DanteGee Grenouille
- Jonathan LoughranLyle Robideaux
- Al WhitingCasey Bugge
- Clint HowardPaco
- Allen CovertWalter
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $186M
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The Waterboy: quick answers
Is The Waterboy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 2,134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Waterboy?
The Waterboy runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Waterboy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Waterboy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Waterboy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Waterboy is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Waterboy on?
The Waterboy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Waterboy?
If you liked The Waterboy, try The Benchwarmers, Kingpin, Major League: Back to the Minors.
Who directed The Waterboy?
The Waterboy (1998) was directed by Frank Coraci and stars Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler.