CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 32m · PG-13
Happy Gilmore

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

67%(3,512)IMDbComedy

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.

Directed byDennis Dugan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
February 16, 1996
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$41,422,354
Studios
Universal PicturesBrillstein-Grey EntertainmentRobert Simonds Productions

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Happy Gilmore (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]

Happy Gilmore (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Happy Gilmore

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Virginia

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Shooter

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

Bob Barker

Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel

Mr. Larson

Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Doug Thompson

Creative team
Directed by
Dennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan
Written by
Tim Herlihy
Tim Herlihy
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Produced by
Robert Simonds
Robert Simonds

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