Happy Gilmore

About Happy Gilmore

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.

Happy Gilmore (1996) is a comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. Adam Sandler appears as Happy Gilmore, Julie Bowen as Virginia, Christopher McDonald as Shooter, and Frances Bay as Grandma.

Released in February 1996, it runs 92 minutes. Written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy. It was produced by Robert Simonds Productions.

Shelv files it under joyful, class differences, golf, and grandmother grandson relationship. In the United States it streams on Philo, Starz, and Starz Amazon Channel. It scores 6.7 out of 10 from 3,493 TMDB voters and it carries a PG-13 rating.

Tin Cup, GOAT, and The Legend of Bagger Vance make useful companions to Happy Gilmore, all filed under driving range and golf tournament.