Happy Gilmore

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

Feb 16 1996 PG-13 1h 32m
Comedy, Sport

Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore -- whose unconventional approach and antics on the grass 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.

Plot

A Hockey player wannabe finds out that he has the most powerful golf drive in history. He joins the P.G.A. tour to make some money to save grandma's house. The downside is that his hockey player mentality doesn't really go on the P.G.A. tour. Especially with the favorite to win the championship.

Written by

Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler

Directed by

Dennis Dugan

Cast

Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Robert Simonds Productions, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations total

Trailers
Happy Gilmore Official Trailer #1 - Christopher McDonald Movie (1996) HD
Scores
# of Votes
260,269
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
31
Popularity
NA