Happy Gilmore poster
FilmComedy

Happy Gilmore (1996)

PG-13 · 1996-02-16 · 1h 32m · EN
66%
User score
2,461 votes
▶ Play trailerIMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

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

Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore -- whose unconventional approach and antics on the grass 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.

Read the Happy Gilmore feature →
Dennis DuganDirector
Budget
$12M
Box office
$41.2M

Where to watch Happy Gilmore

All countries & options →
Stream
PhiloStarz Amazon ChannelStarzStarz Roku Premium Channel
Rent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Where to watch Happy Gilmore in your country →

Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

▶ Trailer #1

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Adam SandlerAdam SandlerHappy GilmoreChristopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldShooter McGavinJulie BowenJulie BowenVirginia VenitFrances BayFrances BayGrandmaCarl WeathersCarl WeathersChubbsAllen CovertAllen CovertOttoRobert SmigelRobert SmigelIRS AgentBob BarkerBob BarkerBob BarkerRichard KielRichard KielMr. LarsonDennis DuganDennis DuganDoug ThompsonJoe FlahertyJoe FlahertyJeering FanLee TrevinoLee TrevinoLee Trevino

Keywords

Loss of loved oneSportsTaxesGolf

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityLoss Of Loved One · Sports · TaxesDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved OneDirector preference65105Actor preference17612 · 54050 · 25834

More like this

More Comedy →
Wonka★ 7.2Viewing moment
Wonka
2023
Migration★ 7.7Viewing moment
Migration
2023
Anyone But You★ 7.4Viewing moment
Anyone But You
2023
Scary Movie★ 5.4Viewing moment
Scary Movie
2026
Elemental★ 7.7Viewing moment
Elemental
2023
Trolls Band Together★ 7.3Viewing moment
Trolls Band Together
2023
Barbie★ 7.1Viewing moment
Barbie
2023
Grumpy Christmas★ 7.8Viewing moment
Grumpy Christmas
2021
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie★ 7Viewing moment
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse★ 8.4Viewing moment
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation★ 7.2Viewing moment
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989

Frequently asked questions about Happy Gilmore

What is Happy Gilmore about?

Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore -- whose unconventional approach and antics on the grass 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.

How long is Happy Gilmore?

Happy Gilmore has a runtime of 92 minutes.

Where can I watch Happy Gilmore?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.