Happy Gilmore

Name: Happy Gilmore
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1996-02-16
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl Weathers

1996·Movie·PG-13·92 min·★ 6.7(3,367)

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

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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About Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore is a 1996 English-language comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. The cast is led by Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Happy Gilmore was produced by Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and Robert Simonds Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.

Director: Dennis Dugan
Writers: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Release date: February 16, 1996
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $12 million
Box office: $41 million
Production: Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions

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Happy Gilmore cast & crew

Happy Gilmore was directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler.

The cast features Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, Frances Bay as Grandma, Carl Weathers as Chubbs Peterson, and Allen Covert as Otto.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, cinematography is by Arthur Albert, and it was produced by Robert Simonds and Brad Grey.

Is Happy Gilmore worth watching?

Happy Gilmore holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 3,367 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Happy Gilmore is worth a place on your watchlist.

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