Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore

Movie·1996·1h 32m

Happy Gilmore

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

Directed By

Dennis Dugan

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler

Producer

Robert Simonds, Bernie Brillstein

Cinematography

Arthur Albert

Music

Mark Mothersbaugh

Editor

Steve R. Moore

Themes

sportsloss of loved onegolftaxesclass differencesprize moneydriving rangerich snobanger issuesold-age homeboy meets girlloss of home

Production House

Universal Pictures
Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Robert Simonds Productions

Audience Score

67%

3,313 votes

Skip11%
Timepass26%
Go for it38%
Perfection25%

Where to watch

Region: IN

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// cast

Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Happy Gilmore

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Shooter McGavin

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Virginia Venit

Frances Bay

Frances Bay

Grandma

Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers

Chubbs

Allen Covert

Allen Covert

Otto

Robert Smigel

Robert Smigel

IRS Agent

Bob Barker

Bob Barker

Self

Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel

Mr. Larson

Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Doug Thompson

Joe Flaherty

Joe Flaherty

Jeering Fan

Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino

Kevin Nealon

Kevin Nealon

Potter

Verne Lundquist

Verne Lundquist

Announcer

Jared Van Snellenberg

Jared Van Snellenberg

Happy's Waterbury Caddy

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Coach

Rich Elwood

Assistant Coach

Nancy Hillis

Terry

// crew

Crew

Tim Herlihy

Tim Herlihy

Screenplay

Robert Simonds

Robert Simonds

Producer

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Screenplay

Bernie Brillstein

Bernie Brillstein

Executive Producer

Brad Grey

Brad Grey

Executive Producer

Steve R. Moore

Editor

Arthur Albert

Arthur Albert

Director of Photography

Jeff Gourson

Editor

Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh

Original Music Composer

Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Director

Sandy Wernick

Sandy Wernick

Executive Producer

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