Happy Gilmore
“He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.”
1996•PG-13•1h 32m•6.7•Released
Comedy
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.
Director
Dennis Dugan
Writer
Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$41M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Bob Barker
Self
Richard Kiel
Mr. Larson
Dennis Dugan
Doug Thompson
Joe Flaherty
Jeering Fan
Lee Trevino
Lee Trevino
Kevin Nealon
Potter
Verne Lundquist
Announcer
Jared Van Snellenberg
Happy's Waterbury Caddy
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Company
Robert Simonds Productions
Producer
Robert Simonds
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