Benny Safdie says he could watch Adam Sandler’s 1995 comedy *Billy Madison* indefinitely, recalling that it was repeatedly shown in his childhood home. The choice matters because Safdie later co-directed Sandler in *Uncut Gems* and has continued collaborating with him as an actor, illustrating the long-standing influence of Sandler’s work on his career.

Safdie described watching *Billy Madison* on a loop with his brother Josh, who was particularly drawn to its humour. The film stars Sandler as an immature heir who must repeat every school year to prove he can take over his father’s business; it was released in 1995 and became an early cult favourite in Sandler’s career.