Happy Gilmore
1996 · Movie · PG-13 · 92 min · ★ 6.7
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-02-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 92 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (3,339 votes)
- Box office
- $41,422,354
- Budget
- $12,000,000
Themes
- sports
- loss of loved one
- golf
- taxes
- class differences
- prize money
- driving range
- rich snob
- anger issues
- old-age home
- boy meets girl
- loss of home
- +10 more
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 1997 · nominated
Cast & crew
Adam Sandler
as Happy Gilmore
Christopher McDonald
as Shooter McGavin
Julie Bowen
as Virginia Venit
Frances Bay
as Grandma
Carl Weathers
as Chubbs Peterson
Allen Covert
as Otto
Robert Smigel
as IRS Agent
Bob Barker
as Self
Richard Kiel
as Mr. Larson
Dennis Dugan
as Doug Thompson
Directed by Dennis Dugan