Movies like The Waterboy (1998)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like The Waterboy, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Happy Gilmore

    #892 most popular movie yesterday

    Happy Gilmore is a sports comedy that showcases Adam Sandler's unique style of humor, where he plays an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. Its slapstick comedy and underdog story are reasons why fans of The Waterboy would appreciate it.

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    2. The Longest Yard

    #1,474 most popular movie yesterday

    This film, also featuring Adam Sandler, tells the story of a disgraced former pro quarterback who ends up in prison and forms a football team. The blend of sports, comedy, and an ensemble of quirky characters makes it resonate with the audience of The Waterboy.

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    3. Mr. Deeds

    #2,077 most popular movie yesterday

    In Mr. Deeds, Adam Sandler plays a good-hearted small-town guy who inherits a vast fortune, and the movie combines elements of romance with its eccentric comedy. This feel-good film appeals to those who enjoy The Waterboy's humor and heart.

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    4. DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

    #2,199 most popular movie yesterday

    DodgeBall features a group of misfits entering a dodgeball tournament to save their local gym. The movie's similar comedic style and underdog tale provide plenty of laughs and heart, making it a great pick for fans of The Waterboy.

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    5. Anger Management

    #2,514 most popular movie yesterday

    Anger Management, starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, follows a businessman who is wrongly sentenced to an anger management program. The comedy that ensues from the odd pairing of characters shares the kind of humor that The Waterboy audiences might look for.

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    6. The Benchwarmers

    #2,760 most popular movie yesterday

    The Benchwarmers caters to fans of underdog sports comedies where a trio of friends form a baseball team to compete against bullying little league teams. The movie's humor and themes of sportsmanship and friendship are in line with what one may enjoy in The Waterboy.

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    7. Semi-Pro

    #2,766 most popular movie yesterday

    Will Ferrell leads Semi-Pro as the owner-player-coach of an American Basketball Association team, who has to lead his team to success. This sports comedy film, with its absurdity and irreverent humor, would sit well with fans of The Waterboy.

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    8. Blades of Glory

    #2,922 most popular movie yesterday

    Blades of Glory stars Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as a mismatched pair of ice skaters who must set aside their differences to compete. The absurd and over-the-top humor in a sporting context will likely attract those who enjoyed The Waterboy.