

Happy Gilmore
1996-02-16 · 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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Production details
- Directors
- Dennis Dugan
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 41,422,354
Top Cast
Adam SandlerHappy Gilmore
Julie BowenVirginia
Christopher McDonaldShooter
Frances BayGrandma
Carl WeathersChubbs
Allen CovertOtto
Robert SmigelIRS Agent
Bob BarkerBob Barker
Richard KielMr. Larson
Dennis DuganDoug Thompson
Joe FlahertyJeering Fan
Lee TrevinoLee Trevino
Kevin NealonPotter
Verne LundquistAnnouncer
Jared Van SnellenbergHappy's Waterbury Caddy
Ken Camroux-TaylorCoach
Helena YeaChinese Lady
Will SassoMoverTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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