Happy Gilmore 1996
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Gummy
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SplatFailed 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Happy Gilmore
as Shooter McGavin
as Virginia Venit
as Grandma
as Chubbs
as Otto
as IRS Agent
as Self
as Mr. Larson
as Doug Thompson
Director:
Writer:
Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Stars:
Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl Weathers, Allen Covert, Robert Smigel, Bob Barker, Richard Kiel, Dennis Dugan,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Happy Gilmore
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Happy Gilmore
as Shooter McGavin
as Virginia Venit
as Grandma
as Chubbs
as Otto
as IRS Agent
as Self
as Mr. Larson
as Doug Thompson
as Jeering Fan
as Lee Trevino
as Potter
as Announcer
as Happy's Waterbury Caddy
as Coach
as Assistant Coach
as Terry
as Chinese Lady
as Mover
as Mover
as Registrar
as Guy on Green
as Crowd Guy - Waterbury
as Crowd Girl - Waterbury
as Waterbury Heckler
as Crazy Old Lady
as Starter #1 - Waterbury
as Starter #2 - AT&T
as Daniel Lafferty
as Auctioneer
as Zamboni Driver
as Shooter's AT&T Caddy
as Shooter's Tournament Caddy
as Potter's Caddy
as Pro Golfer
as Pro Golfer
as Young Happy
as Happy's Dad
as Happy's Mom
as Italian Guy
as Starter #4 - Pro-Am
as Blue Collar Fan
as Reporter
as Batting Kid
as Doctor
as Mark Lye
as Elderly Woman
as Reporter #3
as Official
as Signed Chest Woman
as Cowboy Joe
as Jack Beard
as Babe on Green
as Abe Lincoln
as Golf Fan (uncredited)
as Donna (uncredited)
as Sportscaster (uncredited)
as Boy (uncredited)
as Shirtless 'H' Fan (uncredited)
as Player at Hockey Tryouts (uncredited)
as Hal L. (uncredited)
as Valarie Trapp (uncredited)
as Golf Fan (uncredited)
as Reporter #2
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