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Adam Sandler's Breakout Role

Released in 1996, Happy Gilmore is a sports comedy film starring Adam Sandler in the title role.

Sandler portrays a failed hockey player who discovers he has a knack for golf.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $41 million against a production budget of $12 million.

Cast and Crew

• Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
• Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
• Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
• Frances Bay as Grandma Gilmore
• Dennis Dugan as Director

Plot

The film follows Happy Gilmore, an unsuccessful hockey player, as he discovers his hidden talent for golf.

With the help of his caddy, Chubbs Peterson, Happy enters a golf tournament to win money to save his grandmother's house.

Along the way, he faces off against his rival, Shooter McGavin, in a series of hilarious and outrageous golf matches.

Critical Reception

Happy Gilmore received mixed reviews from critics.

Some praised Sandler's performance and the film's humor, while others criticized its lack of originality and formulaic plot.

Despite the mixed reviews, the film became a box office success and has since become a cult classic.

Box Office Success

Happy Gilmore was a financial success, grossing over $41 million against a production budget of $12 million.

This made it the 17th highest-grossing film of 1996.

The film's success helped launch Sandler's career as a leading man in Hollywood.

Cultural Impact

Happy Gilmore has had a lasting impact on popular culture.

The film's memorable quotes and characters have been referenced in numerous other films and television shows.

The film has also been parodied and imitated in various forms of media.