1996 Best Picture

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Happy Gilmore

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

1996

92 min

Rated PG-13

7.0IMDB

31Metacritic

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Director

Dennis Dugan

Cast

Adam SandlerChristopher McDonaldJulie BowenFrances BayCarl WeathersAllen CovertRobert SmigelBob Barker

Community Stats

Total Ratings1

Average Rating7.0

Seen It1

On Watchlist0

On Lists0

Rating Distribution

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(11)

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(10)

Keywords

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