The Waterboy is a 1998 sports comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, who also has a part in the film, and co-produced and starring Adam Sandler. The film also stars Kathy Bates, Fairuza Balk, Jerry Reed, and Henry Winkler.
Synopsis[]
A simple-minded, yet kind young man named Bobby Boucher Jr. works as a water boy for his college football team. His life suddenly changes when it is discovered that he has a unique tackling ability and is recruited into the team.
Cast[]
- Adam Sandler as Robert "Bobby" Boucher Jr.
- Kathy Bates as Helen "Mama" Boucher
- Henry Winkler as Coach Klein
- Fairuza Balk as Vicki Vallencourt
- Jerry Reed as Coach Red Beaulieu
- Peter Dante as Gee Grenouille
- Larry Gilliard Jr. as Derek Wallace
- Blake Clark as Farmer Fran
- Jonathan Loughran as Lyle Robideaux
- Clint Howard as Paco
- Allen Covert as Walter
- Rob Schneider as Townie
- Kevin Farley as Jim Simonds
- Robert Kokol as The Professor
- Frank Coraci as Robert "Roberto" Boucher Sr.
- Paul Wight as Captain Insano
- Soon Hee Newbold as Mud Dog Cheerleader
- Dan Fouts as himself
- Brent Musburger as himself
- Lynn Swann as himself
- Chris Fowler as himself
- Lee Corso as himself
- Trevor Miller as himself
- Dan Patrick as himself
- Lawrence Taylor as himself
- Bill Cowher as himself
- Jimmy Johnson as himself
- Jennifer Bini Taylor as Rita
Trivia[]
- Jerry Reed's final acting role.
- Kathy Bates was reluctant to accept the part until she met Adam Sandler and immediately fell in love with the part.
- This is the first film that Adam Sandler would make long time collaborator Rob Schneider.
Videos[]
The Waterboy 1998 Trailer - Adam Sandler - Kathy Bates
