Tommy Boy(1995)

Poster of Tommy Boy

Synopsis

When Tommy Callahan graduates triumphantly after seven years of college with a D+ average and returns to Sandusky, Ohio, to learn the family business, no one is prouder than his father, Big Tom--or more surprised than his hometown. Callahan Auto Parts is the lifeblood of the town, so when Big Tom takes a new bride, young Tommy finds himself confronted with buyout attempts and intrigue. It becomes clear that the only way to save the plant and the town rests squarely on Tommy's round shoulders. Hopelessly oafish, Tommy enlists the reluctant aid of Big Tom's former righthand man, Richard Hayden. Together, the two hit the road. And the road hits back.
When Tommy Callahan graduates triumphantly after seven years of college with a D+ average and returns to Sandusky, Ohio, to learn the family business, no one is prouder than his father, Big Tom--or more surprised …
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In Theaters

  • March 31, 1995

MPAA Rating

PG 13 (for sex-related humor, some drug content and nudity.)

Genres

Comedy

Run Time

1 hour 38 minutes

Distributors

Paramount Pictures

Box Office

$30,737,536

Also Known As

  • Billy 3rd
  • Billy III
  • Billy the Third
  • Fat Chance

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Produced In

United States

Director

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