Billy Madison (1995)

Description

Billy Madison (1995) – Blu‑ray Disc Review
Universal Pictures / Kino Lorber | 89 min | PG-13 | July 29, 2025 (companion to 4K release)
Genres: Comedy, Family, Cult Classic

Disc Specs

• Video: 1080p High Definition (HD master from 4K scan)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Audio: English DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1 and DTS‑HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
• Subtitles: English (optional)
• Region: Region A (Blu‑ray)

Video Quality
This Blu‑ray delivers a newly created HD master derived from the same 4K scan of the original 35mm negative used for the Ultra HD disc. The picture is clean and faithful, with color fidelity and detail that closely mirror the 4K presentation when viewed on 1080p systems.

Audio Quality
Audio includes both DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1 and a loss‑less 2.0 stereo track, offering flexibility for various home setups. The soundtrack is clear, balanced, and maintains the energetic comedic tonality of the film.

Special Features

• New audio commentary by filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast host Wilson Smith
• Audio commentary by director Tamra Davis
• Deleted scenes (approx. 32:58 total, with subsections like “The Pool, Penguins & Pornography,” “Billy at Home,” “Being Billy,” “School Days,” “Eric and Principal Anderson,” “Academic Decathlon and Graduation”)
• Outtakes (approx. 3:44)
• Newly mastered theatrical trailer (2K)
• Optional English subtitles
  All features are carried over directly from the 4K Blu‑ray companion disc.

✅ Overall Recommendation
This Blu-ray companion is a perfect complement to the 4K Ultra HD release—offering nearly identical visual fidelity for HD viewers, plus a robust collection of extras and dual audio tracks. Fans of Adam Sandler or ’90s comedy will find this release both nostalgic and technically satisfying.