Happy Gilmore (1996)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $39,061,245 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,380,952 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $41,442,197 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,112,005 (25.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 4.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,022 opening theaters/2,069 max. theaters, 7.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $99,234,947 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 16th, 1996 (Wide) by Universal April 27th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by Universal |
| International Releases: | August 8th, 1996 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | May 27th, 1997 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for language and some comic sexuality |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Franchise: | Happy Gilmore |
| Plot point: | Death of a Mentor, Golf, Professional Rivalry, Underdog |
| Subgenre: | Sports Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Brillstein Entertianment Partners, Robert Simonds Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1996 | 3 | $10,112,005 | 2,022 | $5,001 | $10,112,005 | 1 | |
| Feb 23, 1996 | 4 | $6,307,875 | -38% | 2,052 | $3,074 | $18,462,085 | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 5 | $4,811,115 | -24% | 2,069 | $2,325 | $24,572,355 | 3 |
| Mar 8, 1996 | 8 | $3,257,875 | -32% | 1,945 | $1,675 | $28,915,565 | 4 |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 10 | $1,851,360 | -43% | 1,653 | $1,120 | $31,779,805 | 5 |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 11 | $1,332,045 | -28% | 1,287 | $1,035 | $33,748,295 | 6 |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 20 | $630,135 | -53% | 737 | $855 | $34,763,995 | 7 |
| Apr 5, 1996 | 18 | $718,325 | +14% | 876 | $820 | $35,679,265 | 8 |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 18 | $611,460 | -15% | 711 | $860 | $36,676,015 | 9 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 20 | $443,070 | -28% | 547 | $810 | $37,311,265 | 10 |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 23 | $292,940 | -34% | 388 | $755 | $37,735,055 | 11 |
| May 3, 1996 | 28 | $213,150 | -27% | 290 | $735 | $38,024,105 | 12 |
| May 10, 1996 | 31 | $184,815 | -13% | 220 | $840 | $38,272,750 | 13 |
| May 17, 1996 | 39 | $110,685 | -40% | 157 | $705 | $38,431,960 | 14 |
| May 24, 1996 | 41 | $138,320 | +25% | 104 | $1,330 | $38,602,000 | 15 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | - | $137,130 | 870 | $158 | $38,981,120 | 1,524 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | - | $18,675 | 870 | $21 | $38,862,665 | 10,662 | ||
| Apr 26, 2025 | - | $26,480 | +42% | 870 | $30 | $38,889,145 | 10,663 | |
| Apr 27, 2025 | - | $91,975 | +247% | 870 | $106 | $38,981,120 | 10,664 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | - | $27,085 | -71% | 870 | $31 | $39,008,205 | 10,665 | |
| Apr 29, 2025 | - | $10,915 | -60% | 870 | $13 | $39,019,120 | 10,666 | |
| Apr 30, 2025 | - | $38,540 | +253% | 870 | $44 | $39,057,660 | 10,667 | |
| May 1, 2025 | - | $3,585 | -91% | 870 | $4 | $39,061,245 | 10,668 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1996 | 3 | $12,154,210 | 2,022 | $6,011 | $12,154,210 | 1 | |
| Feb 23, 1996 | 4 | $7,607,030 | -37% | 2,052 | $3,707 | $19,761,240 | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 5 | $5,896,450 | -22% | 2,069 | $2,850 | $25,657,690 | 3 |
| Mar 8, 1996 | 8 | $4,270,755 | -28% | 1,945 | $2,196 | $29,928,445 | 4 |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 9 | $2,487,805 | -42% | 1,653 | $1,505 | $32,416,250 | 5 |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 12 | $1,717,610 | -31% | 1,287 | $1,335 | $34,133,860 | 6 |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 21 | $827,080 | -52% | 737 | $1,122 | $34,960,940 | 7 |
| Apr 5, 1996 | 17 | $1,103,615 | +33% | 876 | $1,260 | $36,064,555 | 8 |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 18 | $803,640 | -27% | 711 | $1,130 | $36,868,195 | 9 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 19 | $573,920 | -29% | 547 | $1,049 | $37,442,115 | 10 |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 25 | $368,840 | -36% | 388 | $951 | $37,810,955 | 11 |
| May 3, 1996 | 30 | $276,980 | -25% | 290 | $955 | $38,087,935 | 12 |
| May 10, 1996 | 30 | $233,340 | -16% | 220 | $1,061 | $38,321,275 | 13 |
| May 17, 1996 | 36 | $142,405 | -39% | 157 | $907 | $38,463,680 | 14 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 | $217,255 | 870 | $250 | $39,061,245 | 1,524 |
Leading
| Adam Sandler | Happy Gilmore |
Supporting
| Christopher McDonald | Shooter | |
| Julie Bowen | Virginia | |
| Frances Bay | Grandma | |
| Carl Weathers | Chubbs | |
| Allen Covert | Otto | |
| Robert Smigel | Irs |
Cameo
| Bob Barker | Himself |
Supporting
| Richard Kiel | Mr. Larson | |
| Dennis Dugan | Doug Thompson | |
| Joe Flaherty | Jeering Fan |
Cameo
| Lee Trevino | Himself |
Supporting
| Kevin Nealon | Gary Potter | |
| Verne Lundquist | Announcer | |
| Jared Van Snellenberg | Happy's Waterbury Caddy | |
| Ken Camroux | Coach | |
| Rich Elwood | Assistant Coach | |
| Nancy McClure | Terry | |
| Helena Yea | Chinese Lady |
Cameo
| Will Sasso | Mover |
Supporting
| Dee Jay Jackson | Mover | |
| Ellie Harvie | Registrar | |
| Ian Boothby | Guy on Green | |
| Andrew Johnson | Crowd Guy, Waterbury | |
| Kimberly Restell | Crowd Girl, Waterbury | |
| Fred Perron | Waterbury Heckler | |
| Helen Honeywell | Crazy Old Lady | |
| Paul Raskin | Starter #1, Waterbury | |
| William Samples | Starter #2, At&T | |
| John Shaw | Daniel Lafferty | |
| Ted Deeken | Auctioneer | |
| John Destry | Zamboni Driver | |
| Jim Crescenzo | Shooter's At&T Caddy | |
| Brett Armstorng | Shooter's Tournament Caddy | |
| Peter Kelamis | Potter's Caddy | |
| Stephen Tibbetts | Pro Golfer | |
| Edward Lieberman | Pro Golfer | |
| Donald MacMillan | Young Happy | |
| Louis O'Donoghue | Happy's Dad | |
| Lisanne Collett | Happy's Mom | |
| Stephen Dimopoulos | Italian Guy | |
| Douglas Newell | Starter #4 (Pro-Am) | |
| Frank L. Frazier | Blue Collar Fan | |
| David Kaye | Reporter | |
| Zachary Webb | Batting Kid | |
| Simon Webb | Doctor |
Cameo
| Mark Lye | Himself |
Supporting
| Betty Linde | Elderly Woman | |
| Dave Cameron | Reporter | |
| Lou Kilman | Reporter | |
| Brent Chapman | Offical | |
| Jessica Gunn | Signed Chest Woman | |
| Phillip Beer | Cowboy Joel | |
| Fat Jack | Jack Beard | |
| Michelle Holdsworth | Babe on Green | |
| Charles L. Brame | Abe Lincoln |
Production and Technical Credits
| Dennis Dugan | Director | |
| Tim Herlihy | Screenwriter | |
| Adam Sandler | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Simonds | Producer | |
| Brad Grey | Executive Producer | |
| Bernie Brillstein | Executive Producer | |
| Sandy Wernick | Executive Producer | |
| Perry Andelin Blake | Production Designer | |
| William Heslup | Production Designer | |
| Jeff Gourson | Editor | |
| Mark Mothersbaugh | Composer | |
| Arthur Albert | Director of Photography | |
| Peter Marshall | Assistant Director | |
| Warren Carr | Unit Production Manager | |
| Warren Carr | Co-Producer | |
| Jack Giarraputo | Co-Producer | |
| Richard Harrison | Art Director | |
| Mark Lane | Set Decorator | |
| John T. Van Vliet | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Laurel Klick | Digital Effects Supervisor | |
| Tish Monaghan | Costume Designer | |
| Rick Patton | Sound Mixer | |
| Paul Massey | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Chris David | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Tom Perry | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Bruce Nyznik | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Thom Brennan | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Sukey Fontelieu | Dialogue Editor | |
| Christopher Assells | Dialogue Editor | |
| Dino DiMuro | Dialogue Editor | |
| Kim Naves | Music Editor | |
| Lisa Roberts | Makeup | |
| Anji Bemben | Hairstylist | |
| Robert Casale | Music Producer | |
| Michelle Kuznetsky* | Music Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,112,005 (25.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 4.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,022 opening theaters/2,069 max. theaters, 7.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $99,234,947 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 16th, 1996 (Wide) by Universal April 27th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by Universal |
| International Releases: | August 8th, 1996 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | May 27th, 1997 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for language and some comic sexuality |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Franchise: | Happy Gilmore |
| Plot point: | Death of a Mentor, Golf, Professional Rivalry, Underdog |
| Subgenre: | Sports Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Brillstein Entertianment Partners, Robert Simonds Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1996 | 3 | $10,112,005 | 2,022 | $5,001 | $10,112,005 | 1 | |
| Feb 23, 1996 | 4 | $6,307,875 | -38% | 2,052 | $3,074 | $18,462,085 | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 5 | $4,811,115 | -24% | 2,069 | $2,325 | $24,572,355 | 3 |
| Mar 8, 1996 | 8 | $3,257,875 | -32% | 1,945 | $1,675 | $28,915,565 | 4 |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 10 | $1,851,360 | -43% | 1,653 | $1,120 | $31,779,805 | 5 |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 11 | $1,332,045 | -28% | 1,287 | $1,035 | $33,748,295 | 6 |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 20 | $630,135 | -53% | 737 | $855 | $34,763,995 | 7 |
| Apr 5, 1996 | 18 | $718,325 | +14% | 876 | $820 | $35,679,265 | 8 |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 18 | $611,460 | -15% | 711 | $860 | $36,676,015 | 9 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 20 | $443,070 | -28% | 547 | $810 | $37,311,265 | 10 |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 23 | $292,940 | -34% | 388 | $755 | $37,735,055 | 11 |
| May 3, 1996 | 28 | $213,150 | -27% | 290 | $735 | $38,024,105 | 12 |
| May 10, 1996 | 31 | $184,815 | -13% | 220 | $840 | $38,272,750 | 13 |
| May 17, 1996 | 39 | $110,685 | -40% | 157 | $705 | $38,431,960 | 14 |
| May 24, 1996 | 41 | $138,320 | +25% | 104 | $1,330 | $38,602,000 | 15 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | - | $137,130 | 870 | $158 | $38,981,120 | 1,524 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | - | $18,675 | 870 | $21 | $38,862,665 | 10,662 | ||
| Apr 26, 2025 | - | $26,480 | +42% | 870 | $30 | $38,889,145 | 10,663 | |
| Apr 27, 2025 | - | $91,975 | +247% | 870 | $106 | $38,981,120 | 10,664 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | - | $27,085 | -71% | 870 | $31 | $39,008,205 | 10,665 | |
| Apr 29, 2025 | - | $10,915 | -60% | 870 | $13 | $39,019,120 | 10,666 | |
| Apr 30, 2025 | - | $38,540 | +253% | 870 | $44 | $39,057,660 | 10,667 | |
| May 1, 2025 | - | $3,585 | -91% | 870 | $4 | $39,061,245 | 10,668 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1996 | 3 | $12,154,210 | 2,022 | $6,011 | $12,154,210 | 1 | |
| Feb 23, 1996 | 4 | $7,607,030 | -37% | 2,052 | $3,707 | $19,761,240 | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 5 | $5,896,450 | -22% | 2,069 | $2,850 | $25,657,690 | 3 |
| Mar 8, 1996 | 8 | $4,270,755 | -28% | 1,945 | $2,196 | $29,928,445 | 4 |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 9 | $2,487,805 | -42% | 1,653 | $1,505 | $32,416,250 | 5 |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 12 | $1,717,610 | -31% | 1,287 | $1,335 | $34,133,860 | 6 |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 21 | $827,080 | -52% | 737 | $1,122 | $34,960,940 | 7 |
| Apr 5, 1996 | 17 | $1,103,615 | +33% | 876 | $1,260 | $36,064,555 | 8 |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 18 | $803,640 | -27% | 711 | $1,130 | $36,868,195 | 9 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 19 | $573,920 | -29% | 547 | $1,049 | $37,442,115 | 10 |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 25 | $368,840 | -36% | 388 | $951 | $37,810,955 | 11 |
| May 3, 1996 | 30 | $276,980 | -25% | 290 | $955 | $38,087,935 | 12 |
| May 10, 1996 | 30 | $233,340 | -16% | 220 | $1,061 | $38,321,275 | 13 |
| May 17, 1996 | 36 | $142,405 | -39% | 157 | $907 | $38,463,680 | 14 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 | $217,255 | 870 | $250 | $39,061,245 | 1,524 |
Leading
| Adam Sandler | Happy Gilmore |
Supporting
| Christopher McDonald | Shooter | |
| Julie Bowen | Virginia | |
| Frances Bay | Grandma | |
| Carl Weathers | Chubbs | |
| Allen Covert | Otto | |
| Robert Smigel | Irs |
Cameo
| Bob Barker | Himself |
Supporting
| Richard Kiel | Mr. Larson | |
| Dennis Dugan | Doug Thompson | |
| Joe Flaherty | Jeering Fan |
Cameo
| Lee Trevino | Himself |
Supporting
| Kevin Nealon | Gary Potter | |
| Verne Lundquist | Announcer | |
| Jared Van Snellenberg | Happy's Waterbury Caddy | |
| Ken Camroux | Coach | |
| Rich Elwood | Assistant Coach | |
| Nancy McClure | Terry | |
| Helena Yea | Chinese Lady |
Cameo
| Will Sasso | Mover |
Supporting
| Dee Jay Jackson | Mover | |
| Ellie Harvie | Registrar | |
| Ian Boothby | Guy on Green | |
| Andrew Johnson | Crowd Guy, Waterbury | |
| Kimberly Restell | Crowd Girl, Waterbury | |
| Fred Perron | Waterbury Heckler | |
| Helen Honeywell | Crazy Old Lady | |
| Paul Raskin | Starter #1, Waterbury | |
| William Samples | Starter #2, At&T | |
| John Shaw | Daniel Lafferty | |
| Ted Deeken | Auctioneer | |
| John Destry | Zamboni Driver | |
| Jim Crescenzo | Shooter's At&T Caddy | |
| Brett Armstorng | Shooter's Tournament Caddy | |
| Peter Kelamis | Potter's Caddy | |
| Stephen Tibbetts | Pro Golfer | |
| Edward Lieberman | Pro Golfer | |
| Donald MacMillan | Young Happy | |
| Louis O'Donoghue | Happy's Dad | |
| Lisanne Collett | Happy's Mom | |
| Stephen Dimopoulos | Italian Guy | |
| Douglas Newell | Starter #4 (Pro-Am) | |
| Frank L. Frazier | Blue Collar Fan | |
| David Kaye | Reporter | |
| Zachary Webb | Batting Kid | |
| Simon Webb | Doctor |
Cameo
| Mark Lye | Himself |
Supporting
| Betty Linde | Elderly Woman | |
| Dave Cameron | Reporter | |
| Lou Kilman | Reporter | |
| Brent Chapman | Offical | |
| Jessica Gunn | Signed Chest Woman | |
| Phillip Beer | Cowboy Joel | |
| Fat Jack | Jack Beard | |
| Michelle Holdsworth | Babe on Green | |
| Charles L. Brame | Abe Lincoln |
Production and Technical Credits
| Dennis Dugan | Director | |
| Tim Herlihy | Screenwriter | |
| Adam Sandler | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Simonds | Producer | |
| Brad Grey | Executive Producer | |
| Bernie Brillstein | Executive Producer | |
| Sandy Wernick | Executive Producer | |
| Perry Andelin Blake | Production Designer | |
| William Heslup | Production Designer | |
| Jeff Gourson | Editor | |
| Mark Mothersbaugh | Composer | |
| Arthur Albert | Director of Photography | |
| Peter Marshall | Assistant Director | |
| Warren Carr | Unit Production Manager | |
| Warren Carr | Co-Producer | |
| Jack Giarraputo | Co-Producer | |
| Richard Harrison | Art Director | |
| Mark Lane | Set Decorator | |
| John T. Van Vliet | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Laurel Klick | Digital Effects Supervisor | |
| Tish Monaghan | Costume Designer | |
| Rick Patton | Sound Mixer | |
| Paul Massey | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Chris David | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Tom Perry | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Bruce Nyznik | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Thom Brennan | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Sukey Fontelieu | Dialogue Editor | |
| Christopher Assells | Dialogue Editor | |
| Dino DiMuro | Dialogue Editor | |
| Kim Naves | Music Editor | |
| Lisa Roberts | Makeup | |
| Anji Bemben | Hairstylist | |
| Robert Casale | Music Producer | |
| Michelle Kuznetsky* | Music Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.