Movie

Happy Gilmore

1996 · 92 min

A loud, silly underdog sports comedy that coasts on goofy tantrums and slapstick, easy to watch and cheer along with.

Tagline: He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.
Overview: 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 it feels: Absurd, light, campy and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Family, sport, class, redemption
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
sport
class
redemption
love
Places: big city
countryside
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild