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The Waterboy

PG-1319981h 30mFrank Coraci
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 32% · Metacritic 41
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"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.

Comedy
SportsStutterLouisianaSocial OutcastRidiculeDeserted By HusbandLow Self EsteemWaterboyCollege American Football

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Waterboy (1998) about?

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.

Who stars in The Waterboy?

The Waterboy stars Adam Sandler (Bobby Boucher), Kathy Bates (Mama Boucher), Henry Winkler (Coach Klein), Fairuza Balk (Vicki Vallencourt), Jerry Reed (Red Beaulieu). The film was directed by Frank Coraci.

How long is The Waterboy?

The Waterboy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Waterboy worth watching?

The Waterboy holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 32. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Waterboy?

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