The Accidental Golfer (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1991, The Accidental Golfer is a comedy film directed by Lasse Åberg, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. I bet anyone can get better at golf than you are in one week, a golfer says to her golfing businessman for a boyfriend in a quarrel. Unfortunately Stig-Helmer is standing nearby when the boyfriend accepts the bet, and he is chosen to be the competitor. Stig-Helmer has never played the game before, but his Norwegian friend Ole promises to help him.
Who’s in it. The Accidental Golfer stars Lasse Åberg as Stig Helmer, Jon Skolmen as Ole Bramserud, Hege Schøyen as Mette Gulbrandsen and Ulf Eklund as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Accidental Golfer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accidental Golfer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental Golfer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accidental Golfer (1991)?
- In GB, The Accidental Golfer is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Accidental Golfer worth watching?
- The Accidental Golfer holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accidental Golfer?
- The Accidental Golfer stars Lasse Åberg, Jon Skolmen, Hege Schøyen, Ulf Eklund and Marianne Scheja.
- When was The Accidental Golfer released?
- The Accidental Golfer was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.