Happy Gilmore (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Happy Gilmore is a comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 92 minutes. “He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Happy Gilmore stars Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit and Frances Bay as Grandma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Happy Gilmore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Gilmore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Gilmore tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Gilmore (1996)?
- In US, Happy Gilmore is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Gilmore worth watching?
- Happy Gilmore holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay and Carl Weathers.
- When was Happy Gilmore released?
- Happy Gilmore was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.