About The Waterboy

"The Waterboy" is a 1998 American sports comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. It follows the story of Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler), a shy and stuttering water boy for a college football team who discovers his unique tackling ability and becomes the team's unlikely and inspirational star player.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds, and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler, the same team behind several of Sandler's successful comedies. The movie was shot on location in Florida and Louisiana, providing the perfect backdrop for its college football theme.

Actors

• Adam Sandler as Bobby Boucher - Sandler brings his comedic charm to Bobby, a stuttering, mama's boy turned football hero.
• Kathy Bates as Mama Boucher - Bates plays Bobby's overprotective mother, who reveals a surprising twist about her past.
• Fairuza Balk as Vicki Vallencourt - Balk plays Bobby's unconventional love interest who supports his journey from waterboy to star player.
• Henry Winkler as Coach Klein - Winkler plays the coach of the struggling football team who encourages Bobby's talents.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Waterboy was the top-grossing sports comedy film in North America until it was surpassed by The Blind Side.
• Bobby’s tackling style has been compared to real-life NFL player Joe Montana.
• The high-powered hydration concoction that Bobby’s mom makes is never revealed.

Awards

The Waterboy received a nomination at the MTV Movie Awards for Best Comedic Performance (Adam Sandler) and won the award for Favorite Actor - Comedy/Romance at the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (also Sandler).

Quotes

• "Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush."
• "Water sucks. It really, really sucks. Water sucks."
• "You can do it!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Born on the Bayou" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
• "Lonely Boy" by Andrew Gold
• "Peace Frog" by The Doors
• "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf