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Happy Gilmore is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds. It stars Adam Sandler as the title character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a newfound talent for golf. The screenplay was written by Sandler and his writing partner Tim Herlihy, in their second feature collaboration after the previous year's Billy Madison. The film also marks the first of multiple collaborations between Sandler and Dugan. Happy Gilmore was released in theaters on February 16, 1996, by Universal Pictures. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was a commercial success, earning $39 million on a $12 million budget, and it won an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for Sandler and Bob Barker.
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1996 · 1h 32m · Comedy
TMDB 6.7/10 (3,415 votes)
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.
Directed by Dennis Dugan
Box office $41M worldwide
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Dennis DuganDirector
Adam Sandleras Happy Gilmore
Julie Bowenas Virginia Venit
Frances Bayas Grandma
Allen Covertas Otto
Robert Smigelas IRS Agent
Bob Barkeras Self
Richard Kielas Mr. Larson
Dennis Duganas Doug Thompson
Joe Flahertyas Jeering Fan
Lee Trevinoas Lee Trevino
Kevin Nealonas Potter
Verne Lundquistas Announcer