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.

• DirectorDennis Dugan
• Release16 February 1996
• GenreComedy
• Duration1h 32m
• Budget$12,000,000
• Revenue$41,380,229
• Rate
  

  6.648
  2793 reviews
• Productions

  Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions