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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Dennis Dugan

Producer:

Robert Simonds

Writer:

Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler

Release Date:

Feb 16, 1996

Runtime:

1hr 32m

Synopsis

A failed hockey player turned unconventional golf whiz is determined to win a PGA tournament to save his grandmother's house with the prize money.

Cast

  • Adam Sandler
  • Christopher McDonald
  • Julie Bowen
  • Frances Bay
  • Carl Weathers
  • Allen Covert
  • Robert Smigel
  • Bob Barker
  • Richard Kiel
  • Dennis Dugan

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jul 17, 2014

    THE PRICE IS WRONG, BITCH

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    branny
    branny
    Mar 3, 2021

    Guns don’t kill people, I kill people.

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    Kyle
    Kyle
    Jul 25, 2025

    Alright this one's really funny, I'm not made of stone

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    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
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    Jan 29, 2025

    claire dunphy i was unfamiliar with your game

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    theo
    theo
    Dec 24, 2021

    okay that subway transition got me, you win this round sandler

    2.0K Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
    Jul 9, 2021

    I feel like a valid member of society after finally watching this movie

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    sun
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    Apr 15, 2024

    first time i enjoyed golf

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    gilmoregirI
    gilmoregirI
    Sep 1, 2024

    he’s lowkey like me the week before my period

    1.6K Likes
    angel
    angel
    Aug 2, 2015

    Happy Gilmore has to be one the dumbest, most nonsensical movies I've ever seen. Yet, there's a good-natured spirit and sense of creativity to this film that most of Adam Sandler's projects haven't had for well over a decade. Plus the cast is funny, the characters are…

    1.2K Likes
    NickyD316
    NickyD316
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    Happy Gilmore

    Despite its simplistic, even lackadaisical plot, ‘Happy Gilmore’ proves to be a highly accessible piece of entertainment. While I may regard genuine art as a “better” form of experience, there’s an undeniable beauty in a film that can be universally enjoyed.

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    Jikitiz
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    Classic Adam, I adore his performances 😇

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    Happy Gilmore

    One of the best movies when I was growing up. All Adam Sandler movies were a comfort.

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    Happy Gilmore

    FUNNY ASF LOL Such a good movie to watch when you’re bored

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    kayl
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    8/10

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    BUTTERS liked
    Happy Gilmore

    I don’t know why I’ve never seen this till now. Masterpiece. I love how in all Adam Sandler movies he’s not even acting. It’s just him. I lost my mind every time Carl Weathers was on the screen and the Bob Barker Fight. So funny! They don’t make them like this anymore.

    1 1Y
  • Sabrina Bondi
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    Happy Gilmore

    The comedy is never more than sudden, outsized explosions of violence from the otherwise placid, childlike Happy. But director Dugan maximizes the laughs through careful timing and counterpoint.

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    Acd
    Acd loved
    Happy Gilmore

    Watching Happy tee off is so funny. His wild swings and foul-mouthed drive are delightfully over-the-top, making this golf comedy still a joy to rewatch. 10/10❤️

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    Alana
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    Happy Gilmore

    humor is very on your face and direct, wasn’t it for me, but it wasn’t bad that i couldn’t watch it

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Metacritic

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Universal acclaim based on 400 Reviews
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Slap Happy. [16 February 1996, p.D4]

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Metacritic review by Mike Clark
Mike Clark
USA Today
10

Added together, there are about three minutes of funny material in Happy Gilmore, and pretty much all of them are in the trailer, leaving a sometimes painfully unfunny 90 minutes with which to contend.

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Metacritic review by Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Happy Gilmore (1996) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Happy Gilmore (1996)?
The movie is 1hr 32min long.
What's Happy Gilmore (1996) about?
A failed hockey player turned unconventional golf whiz is determined to win a PGA tournament to save his grandmother's house with the prize money.
Who's the cast of Happy Gilmore (1996)?
  • Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
  • Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
  • Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
  • Frances Bay as Grandma
  • Carl Weathers as Chubbs
  • Allen Covert as Otto
  • Robert Smigel as IRS Agent
  • Bob Barker as Bob Barker
  • Richard Kiel as Mr. Larson
  • Dennis Dugan as Doug Thompson
Who's the director behind Happy Gilmore (1996)?
Dennis Dugan directed Happy Gilmore (1996).
Who produced Happy Gilmore (1996)?
Robert Simonds produced Happy Gilmore (1996).