Happy Gilmore
He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.
1996 • 92 min • 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's image.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 67 Audience · 3435 · 100%
Failed hockey player Happy Gilmore discovers an unusual talent for golf and uses it to win prize money to save his grandmother's home. His aggressive style and temper clash with the PGA tour, especially a rival golfer, while a publicist tries to refine his image.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Frequent slapstick violence, including fights
- Some crude language and insults
- Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes
- Brief suggestive remarks and situations
What it models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Love and family bonds
- Standing up for yourself
- Believing in your own unique talents
Talk about it after
- How to channel anger constructively
- The importance of respecting others, even rivals
- Dealing with financial hardship as a family
- Embracing your individuality while still growing
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Top billed cast
Director: Dennis Dugan • Crew: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Trailers & clips
Happy Gilmore Wins, Shooter McGavin Loses
The Price Is Wrong, Bitch
Endless Love: the perfect soundtrack to every romantic scene
Happy Gilmore (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]
Happy’s sad place
Shooter really thought he did something there
Just Tap It In
Focusing on anything BUT getting the golf ball into the hole
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (3,435)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Box office
- $41,422,354
- Franchise
- Happy Gilmore Collection
- IMDb
- tt0116483
