Happy Gilmore

Theatrical - Wide 1996-02-16

Cast Adam Sandler Christopher McDonald Julie Bowen Frances Bay Carl Weathers
Directed by Dennis Dugan
Written by Tim Herlihy Adam Sandler

Box Office Gross: $41,422,354

Running Time: 92 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions

Genres: Comedy

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8/10

Synopsis

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.... See more Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy’s image.

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