Happy Gilmore (1996)

Happy Gilmore (1996) — Comedy / Sports A loud, fast-paced underdog comedy about a failed hockey hopeful who discovers an absurdly powerful golf swing and storms the professional tour to win enough money to save his grandmother’s house. When Happy’s antics and temper clash with the prim, buttoned-up world of golf, he becomes a fan favorite and a target — especially of the smug tour leader, Shooter McGavin. Expect broad physical comedy, foul-mouthed charm, and crowd-pleasing set pieces (including memorable cameos and confrontations) as Happy learns to channel his hockey aggression into something that might actually work on the green. If you watch this film you’ll get raucous slapstick, heartfelt moments about family loyalty, a satire of golf culture, and Adam Sandler’s brash, lovable antihero at full throttle — an entertaining, silly ride that’s equal parts sports movie and comic romp.

Actors: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen

Director: Dennis Dugan

Runtime: 92 min

Genres: Comedy, Sport

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