Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorDennis Dugan
WriterTim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Cast
Adam Sandler
Happy Gilmore
Christopher McDonald
Shooter McGavin
Julie Bowen
Virginia Venit
Frances Bay
Grandma
Carl Weathers
Chubbs
Allen Covert
Otto
Robert Smigel
IRS Agent
Bob Barker
Self
Richard Kiel
Mr. Larson
Dennis Dugan
Doug Thompson
Joe Flaherty
Jeering Fan
Lee Trevino
Lee Trevino
Kevin Nealon
Potter
Verne Lundquist
Announcer
Jared Van Snellenberg
Happy's Waterbury Caddy
Ken Camroux-Taylor
Coach
Rich Elwood
Assistant Coach
Nancy Hillis
Terry
Helena Yea
Chinese Lady
Will Sasso
Mover
Part of Happy Gilmore Collection
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Keywords
sportsloss of loved onegolftaxesclass differencesprize moneydriving rangerich snobanger issuesold-age homeboy meets girlloss of homegrandmother grandson relationshipwinner takes allhockey playerchild raised by grandmotherputtingjoyfulgolf tournamentsports comedy
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Budget
$12M
Revenue
$41M
TMDb Votes
3,317
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026