Happy Gilmore

Name: Happy Gilmore
Genre: Sport, Comedy, Romance
Released: February 16, 1996
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 31
Cast: Adam Sandler

1996

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 16, 1996 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Sandler

Summary: When a would-be hockey player (Sandler) hits a golf ball 400 yards, he realizes that his true calling is in pro golf, so he trades in his skates for a 3-wood and a tee, and joins the PGA tour.

Director: Dennis Dugan

Genre(s): Sport, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 92 min

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Mike Clark

Slap Happy. [16 February 1996, p.D4]

Empire Darren Bignell

The real surprise is that it's a lot of fun, with Sandler becoming more personable as the film progresses, and a couple of truly side-splitting scenes. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Several strokes short of a respectable finish. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Tells the story of a violent sociopath. Since it's about golf, that makes it a comedy. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Adam Sandler stars in a one-joke Caddyshack for the blitzed and jaded. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not credited)

Sorry excuse for a comedy. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Added together, there are about three minutes of funny material in Happy Gilmore, and pretty much all of them are in the trailer, leaving a sometimes painfully unfunny 90 minutes with which to contend. Read full review

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TonyC

Aug 21, 2008

A 31? Are you serious? This is one of Adam Sandler's best movies of all-time, a heartwarming comedy about an ex-hockey player who finds his way into golf, a new love life, a mentor who is willing to help him, and goes to these golf tournaments to schmooze with snooty upper class types A 31? Are you serious? This is one of Adam Sandler's best movies of all-time, a heartwarming comedy about an ex-hockey player who finds his way into golf, a new love life, a mentor who is willing to help him, and goes to these golf tournaments to schmooze with snooty upper class types so he could help his grandma pay off taxes for the house. An all-around great, and hilarious movie. To critics who don't get this, I say, "So long, sucka!" KABOOM!!!… Expand

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Onjimusha

Mar 26, 2020

Best movie. Oh **** going to say that to all my favorite movies.
No I mean it's the best in its genre.
Oh **** Every movie is it's own unique genre
I mean to say I like it and I'm going to stick to the number rating for now on.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Burns148

Jun 25, 2012

Roger Ebert you are a fool! This film is one of the greatest comedies of all time! I don't think I go a day without saying "Shooter!". This one of my favorite films and everyone I know loves it so screw you critics the fans have spoken! I made this account because of this garbage. Im givingRoger Ebert you are a fool! This film is one of the greatest comedies of all time! I don't think I go a day without saying "Shooter!". This one of my favorite films and everyone I know loves it so screw you critics the fans have spoken! I made this account because of this garbage. Im giving it a 10 to balance the ridiculous 31. But i'd give it an 80 overall.… Expand

22 of 32 users found this helpful2210

ReviewGuy818

Jan 14, 2013

A genuinely funny and enjoyable film. Has a great story filled with some laughs, as well as some drama. The characters are interesting and rootable, the villain is dastardly, etc. All in all, Happy Gilmore is truly a hole in one!

8 of 10 users found this helpful82

BetterOffDead_

May 22, 2014

I enjoyed happy Gilmore, I guess you can say a movie when Adam sandler was in this prime.. The story of a wanna be hockey player that ends up taking up golf because of his ability to drive the ball. This is a classic golf comedy that's enjoyable, for all ages I recommend a viewing of it.

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Greg_

Feb 2, 2023

This Movie isn't exactly one that makes you think to hard witch can both be a good and bad thing. In my opinion this is a really good comedy movie starring Adam Sandler and one of the only movies to make me laugh all the way through. The simple story of Happy Gilmore actually works in itsThis Movie isn't exactly one that makes you think to hard witch can both be a good and bad thing. In my opinion this is a really good comedy movie starring Adam Sandler and one of the only movies to make me laugh all the way through. The simple story of Happy Gilmore actually works in its favor as a silly comedy and the character development of happy is very funny to watch.… Expand

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jfla

May 27, 2014

Typical Adam Sandler film, awful product placement, people getting hurt for cheap laughs, celebrity cameos, and an awful script. It is kinda sad that people pay to see this

5 of 33 users found this helpful528

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