Happy Gilmore
"He doesn't play golf... he destroys it."
Originally released in 1996. Happy Gilmore is a comedy film. directed by Dennis Dugan.
Starring Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Julie Bowen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3,202 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$41.4M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $41,422,354
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
- Robert Simonds Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Gilmore about?
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...
Who directed Happy Gilmore?
Happy Gilmore was directed by Dennis Dugan.
How long is Happy Gilmore?
Happy Gilmore has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Happy Gilmore released?
Happy Gilmore was released on February 16, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Happy Gilmore?
The main cast of Happy Gilmore includes Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl Weathers.
Is Happy Gilmore worth watching?
Happy Gilmore has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 3,202 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.