Happy Gilmore
Seen it?1996 | 92 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
62% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$41 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 378K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dennis Dugan
- Adam SandlerHappy Gilmore
- Julie BowenVirginia
- Christopher McDonaldShooter
- Frances BayGrandma
- Carl WeathersChubbs
- Allen CovertOtto
- Robert SmigelIRS Agent
- Bob BarkerBob Barker
- Richard KielMr. Larson
- Dennis DuganDoug Thompson