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Movie · 1996

Happy Gilmore

He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.

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Sports slapstick Blue collar underdog Anger fueled Class conflict Sentimental family stakes Absurd competition

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Release
1996
Runtime
92 min

Synopsis

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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