Happy Gilmore (1996)
A hockey player's wild golf swing and broad humor bring feel-good, crowd-pleasing whimsy to the PGA tour.
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.
How intense is Happy Gilmore?
Happy Gilmore has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Happy Gilmore feels like
- Tone
- campyfeel goodcrowd pleasingwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchPartyFamily night
Where to stream Happy Gilmore
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Happy Gilmore for you?
Is Happy Gilmore scary?
No. Happy Gilmore is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Happy Gilmore gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Happy Gilmore sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Happy Gilmore OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Happy Gilmore?
Happy Gilmore runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Happy Gilmore?
Happy Gilmore is streaming on Starz.
Does Happy Gilmore have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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