The beloved 1996 sports comedy starring Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player turned golf sensation.
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Release Date:
Sunday, April 27, 2025 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
After his dream of stardom on the hockey ice melts, Happy Gilmore discovers he has a gift that could bring him glory on the greens. Trouble is, with his hot head and hard-hitting drives, Happy doesn't just play golf…he destroys it. With the help of a retired golfer (Carl Weathers) and hot publicist (Julie Bowen), can Happy perfect his game and tame his temper to win the tournament prize money?
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Who stars in Happy Gilmore: Cast List
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Who's making Happy Gilmore: Crew List
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Key Facts
- Happy Gilmore was directed by Dennis Dugan, launching a successful partnership with Sandler spanning multiple comedies, including Big Daddy (1999), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008), Grown Ups (2010), Just Go with It (2011), Jack and Jill (2011) and Grown Ups 2 (2013). 2025-04-17
- Happy Gilmore features a stellar supporting cast including Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Happy’s arch-rival who plots increasingly elaborate schemes to orchestrate Happy’s downfall. Julie Bowen stars as tour publicist Virginia Venit, Frances Bay as Happy’s grandmother and Carl Weathers as Chubbs Peterson, a former pro golfer who becomes Happy’s mentor. Professional golfers Lee Trevino and Mark Lye make special appearances, along with beloved television personality Bob Barker in an unforgettable cameo role. 2025-04-17
- Originally released in February 1996, Happy Gilmore was created on a modest $12 million budget and earned more than $40 million during its initial theatrical run. The film was co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, following their successful collaboration on Sandler’s first starring vehicle, Billy Madison (1995). 2025-04-17
- Universal Pictures is thrilled to announce the nationwide theatrical re-release of Happy Gilmore. Audiences nationwide can experience this comedy classic on the big screen during special screenings on April 27 and April 30. 2025-04-17
Filming Timeline
- 2000 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
Happy Gilmore Release Date: When was the film released?
Rent / Buy Happy Gilmore was a limited release in 2025 on Sunday, April 27, 2025. There were 1 other movie released on the same date, including Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality.
As a limited theatrical release, Happy Gilmore will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area. Sometimes, limited theatrical releases are simulatenously released to buy or rent on video on demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV.
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