Happy Gilmore (1996)
Movie 1h 32m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 1996, Happy Gilmore sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Dennis Dugan. The cast includes Kevin Nealon, Christopher McDonald and Adam Sandler. The running time is 1h 32m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
64Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Dennis DuganDirector
- Kevin Nealonas Potter
- Christopher McDonaldas Shooter McGavin
- Adam Sandleras Happy Gilmore
- Allen Covertas Otto
- Robert Smigelas IRS Agent
- Dennis Duganas Doug Thompson
- Frances Bayas Grandma
- Julie Bowenas Virginia Venit
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Questions about Happy Gilmore
- What genre is Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in Happy Gilmore?
- Kevin Nealon, Christopher McDonald, Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, Robert Smigel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Happy Gilmore?
- Dennis Dugan directed Happy Gilmore.
- How long is Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Is Happy Gilmore worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Happy Gilmore?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
