Happy Gilmore (1996)

02/16/1996 (US) • 1h 32m

Comedy

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Adam Sandler

Happy Gilmore

Christopher McDonald

Shooter McGavin

Julie Bowen

Virginia Venit

Robert Smigel

IRS Agent

Bob Barker

Bob Barker

Richard Kiel

Mr. Larson


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Part of the Happy Gilmore Collection

Includes Happy Gilmore, Happy Gilmore 2

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$12,000,000.00

Revenue

$41,380,229.00

Keywords

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

grandmother grandson relationship

winner takes all

hockey player

child raised by grandmother

putting

golf tournament

sports comedy

grandma-grandson relationship

repossessed home

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