Happy Gilmore (1996)
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Rating: 5.8
Overview
A Hockey player wannabe finds out that he has the most powerful golf drive in history. He joins the P.G.A. tour to make some money to save grandma's house. The downside is that his hockey player mentality doesn't really ...
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Overview
A Hockey player wannabe finds out that he has the most powerful golf drive in history. He joins the P.G.A. tour to make some money to save grandma's house. The downside is that his hockey player mentality doesn't really ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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The film's core conflict between an unconventional individual and a stuffy establishment, while containing elements that could be interpreted as anti-elitist, ultimately resolves through individualistic triumph within a competitive system, balancing potential left-leaning critiques with right-leaning emphasis on personal responsibility and merit.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a sports comedy plot, and it does not critically portray traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Happy Gilmore is a sports comedy from 1996 that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the protagonist's journey in professional golf and his personal relationships, without any elements related to LGBTQ+ identity or issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Rating Breakdown
5.8
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.3
3.1
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