The read
A Balasaur Score of 61 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, Metacritic 31/100. Audiences rate it 39 points higher than critics do. The highest scoring of the 2 titles in its series.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic31/100
Audiences rate it 39 points higher than critics do.
3,462 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark MothersbaughOriginal Music Composer
- Tim HerlihyScreenplay
- Adam SandlerScreenplay
- Dennis DuganDirector
Cast
- Adam SandlerHappy Gilmore
- Julie BowenVirginia
- Christopher McDonaldShooter
- Frances BayGrandma
- Carl WeathersChubbs
- Allen CovertOtto
- Robert SmigelIRS Agent
- Bob BarkerBob Barker
- Richard KielMr. Larson
- Dennis DuganDoug Thompson
- Joe FlahertyJeering Fan
- Lee TrevinoLee Trevino
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Themes
sportsloss of loved onegolftaxesclass differencesprize moneydriving rangerich snobanger issuesold-age homeboy meets girlloss of home