Happy Gilmore

Name: Happy Gilmore
Director: Dennis Dugan
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1996
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl Weathers

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

19961h 32m6.7(3,415 votes)

Comedy

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. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften…

Happy Gilmore (1996) is a comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. It stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Julie Bowen. The film runs for 1 hour 32 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 3,415 votes.

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Director

Dennis Dugan

Cast

Adam Sandler

Happy Gilmore

Christopher McDonald

Shooter McGavin

Julie Bowen

Virginia Venit

Frances Bay

Grandma

Carl Weathers

Chubbs Peterson

Allen Covert

Otto

Robert Smigel

IRS Agent

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Who stars in Happy Gilmore?

Happy Gilmore stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Frances Bay, and was directed by Dennis Dugan.

How long is Happy Gilmore?

Happy Gilmore has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes.

When did Happy Gilmore come out?

Happy Gilmore was released in 1996.

What genre is Happy Gilmore?

Happy Gilmore is a comedy film.

Is Happy Gilmore worth watching?

Happy Gilmore holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.