Tommy Boy (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tommy Boy is a 1995 adventure comedy directed by Peter Segal, starring Chris Farley, Brian Dennehy and Bo Derek. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $32.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Peter Segal
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tommy Boy About?
The premise of Tommy Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his father’s unexpected death, the immature Tommy Callahan must take over the family's auto parts business to prevent his stepmother from selling it. Partnering with the company's stern and efficient employee, Richard, Tommy sets out on a cross-country sales trip to find potential buyers. Their journey is filled with chaotic mishaps and unexpected challenges as they try to save the business and learn valuable lessons about responsibility and friendship.
Tommy Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bikini
- loss of father
- swimming pool
- skinny dipping
- nickname as title
- reference to buddy hackett
- road movie
- zodiac sign
- horoscope
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to a horoscope
- reference to scorpio the astrological sign
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- reference to scorpio the constellation
- gender in title
- buddy movie
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- plymouth motor vehicle
- plymouth belvedere
- buddy comedy
- road trip comedy
- female nudity
- commercial air travel
- female rear nudity
- blockbuster
- buttock nudity
- urban adventure
- road trip adventure
- quest adventure
- slapstick comedy
- family relationships
- father
- son
- product placement
- raised middle finger
- cult film
- live action
- 20th century
- 1990s
- reference to midol
- on the road
- con artist
- buddy
- highway travel
- odd couple
- slob
- comedy team
- lifting someone into the air
- singing in a car
Tommy Boy Cast
Chris Farley leads the cast, with Brian Dennehy and Bo Derek. Directed by Peter Segal; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Segal
Also Starring in Tommy Boy
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Tommy Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tommy Boy 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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Tommy Boy Plot Summary
What happens in Tommy Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After completing an arduous seven years at college, Thomas R. “Tommy” Callahan III (Chris Farley) barely manages to graduate from Marquette University and makes his way back to his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio. There, he is welcomed by his father, the prominent industrialist and widower Thomas R. “Big Tom” Callahan, Jr. (Brian Dennehy), who gifts him an executive position at the family’s auto parts company, Callahan Auto. In addition to offering Tommy a place in the family business, Big Tom surprises him with news of his engagement to Beverly Barrish-Burns (Bo Derek), a woman he met during a stay at a fat farm. This new development also means that Beverly’s son Paul (Rob Lowe) will become Tommy’s stepbrother.
Full summary
The whole story of Tommy Boy, scene by scene
Tommy Boy Box Office
Tommy Boy grossed $32.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$32.7M
- US & Canada
- $32.7M
Tommy Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tommy Boy.
How Well Do You Know Tommy Boy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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How many years did Tommy attend Marquette University before graduating?
Cars in Tommy Boy
45 cars on screen, including the 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX and the 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.
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1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1992 Buick LeSabre Minor role -
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Minor role
Tommy Boy Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Tommy Boy - Durch dick und dünn” and “Увалень Томми”.
- Also known as
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- Tommy Boy - Durch dick und dünn
- Увалень Томми
- Le courage d'un con
- Trapalhões no Negócio
- טומי בוי
- Mong & Lóide
- Tomcio Grubasek
- Adamım Tommy
- Томи Бой
- 크레이지 토미 보이
- Томмі Телепень
- Mažylis Tomis
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- Tomažek
- 乌龙兄弟
- クリス・ファーレイはトミーボーイ
- ทอมมี่ บอย ลูกพ่อก็คนเก่ง
- تومي بوي
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Tommy Boy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tommy Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tommy Boy?
Tommy Boy runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Tommy Boy released?
Tommy Boy was released on March 31, 1995.
Who directed Tommy Boy?
Tommy Boy was directed by Peter Segal.
More films by Peter Segal Who is in the cast of Tommy Boy?
Tommy Boy stars Chris Farley, Brian Dennehy and Bo Derek, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Tommy Boy make at the box office?
Tommy Boy grossed $32.7 million worldwide.
How is Tommy Boy rated?
Tommy Boy has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Tommy Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Tommy Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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