The Waterboy

The Waterboy

1998 · 90 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.1 (2,030 votes)
Dir. Frank Coraci · Starring Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler, Fairuza Balk, Jerry Reed, Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

You can mess with him. But don't mess with his water.

Comedy

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.

VIBE

This film feels like a high-energy, underdog triumph, blending broad physical comedy with a surprisingly heartwarming core. It's a goofy, cathartic ride that champions the power of self-belief and finding your place, all wrapped in a distinctly 90s comedic package. Expect big laughs and feel-good moments.

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