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Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.

19966.71h 32m

Overview

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.

Directed by Dennis Dugan
Written by Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Produced by Robert Simonds
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $41.4M

Top Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Happy Gilmore

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Shooter McGavin

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Virginia Venit

Frances Bay

Frances Bay

Grandma

Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers

Chubbs

Allen Covert

Allen Covert

Otto

Robert Smigel

Robert Smigel

IRS Agent

Bob Barker

Bob Barker

Self

Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel

Mr. Larson

Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Doug Thompson

Themes & Keywords

sportsloss of loved onegolftaxesclass differencesprize moneydriving rangerich snobanger issuesold-age homeboy meets girlloss of homegrandmother grandson relationshipwinner takes allhockey playerchild raised by grandmotherputtingjoyfulgolf tournamentsports comedygrandma-grandson relationshiprepossessed home

About Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore is a comedy film released in 1996 exploring themes of sports, loss of loved one, golf, taxes, class differences, prize money. Directed by Dennis Dugan, it stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen. 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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