Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

1996
1h 32m
6.7

6.7/10

3,295 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $12,000,000

Revenue: $41,422,354

Language: EN

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Quick Facts

Release Date February 16, 1996
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0116483

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

Joe Flaherty
Joe Flaherty

Jeering Fan

Lee Trevino
Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino

Key Crew

Tim Herlihy
Screenplay
Robert Simonds
Producer
Adam Sandler
Screenplay
Bernie Brillstein
Executive Producer
Brad Grey
Executive Producer
Dennis Dugan
Director
Sandy Wernick
Executive Producer