10 Movies & Shows Like Happy Gilmore (1996)

Description: Caddyshack, like Happy Gilmore, is a sports comedy that mocks the elitism of golf while celebrating its absurdity. Both films feature outrageous characters and slapstick humor, with a focus on the clash between blue-collar and upper-class cultures. The films also share a similar anarchic comedic style.

Fact: The film was originally intended to focus more on the caddies, but shifted to include more of the club members. Bill Murray's character, Carl Spackler, was largely improvised. The famous gopher scenes were added late in production and almost cut from the film.

Description: Major League shares Happy Gilmore's underdog sports story, featuring a team of misfits who must overcome their differences to succeed. Both films blend humor with sports action and feature memorable, quirky characters. The tone is similarly lighthearted, with a mix of slapstick and heartfelt moments.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Cleveland Indians' real-life struggles in the 1980s. Charlie Sheen's fastball in the film was actually thrown by a professional pitcher. The famous 'Wild Thing' entrance was inspired by a real minor league pitcher.

Description: Kingpin, like Happy Gilmore, is a sports comedy that features a disgraced athlete seeking redemption. Both films blend slapstick humor with sports action and feature eccentric, larger-than-life characters. The tone is similarly irreverent, with a focus on the absurdity of the sport (bowling in Kingpin, golf in Happy Gilmore).

Fact: The Farrelly brothers wrote the film after the success of Dumb and Dumber. Woody Harrelson trained for months to perfect his bowling technique. The film's famous 'Munsoned' line has become a cult favorite among fans.

Description: Like Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy is a sports comedy starring Adam Sandler, featuring an underdog protagonist who finds unexpected success in sports. Both films combine slapstick humor with heartfelt moments, and they share a similar comedic style, including Sandler's signature goofy characters and over-the-top antics.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a drama, but Adam Sandler rewrote it as a comedy. The Waterboy was the highest-grossing comedy of

Description: Similar to Happy Gilmore, DodgeBall is a sports comedy that features an underdog protagonist who must overcome obstacles to achieve success. Both films blend humor with sports action, and they share a lighthearted, irreverent tone. The films also feature memorable, quirky characters and over-the-top comedic moments.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life dodgeball league in New York City. Ben Stiller's character, White Goodman, was originally written as a more traditional villain, but Stiller's improvisation made him more comedic. The film's budget was $20 million, and it grossed over $168 million worldwide.

Description: This remake shares Happy Gilmore's sports-comedy vibe, featuring a disgraced athlete who must redeem himself through sports. Both films mix humor with action-packed sports sequences and feature a ragtag team of underdogs. The tone is similarly irreverent, with a focus on physical comedy and outrageous characters.

Fact: Adam Sandler was a producer on the film and cast many of his friends in supporting roles. The film features several former NFL players in acting roles. The prison football scenes were shot at an actual abandoned prison in New Mexico.

Description: This film shares Happy Gilmore's blend of sports and comedy, featuring an over-the-top protagonist who must prove himself in a competitive sport. Both films mock the conventions of their respective sports while celebrating their absurdity. The humor in both is irreverent and often absurd, with a focus on larger-than-life characters.

Fact: Will Ferrell improvised many of his lines, including the famous 'Dear Lord Baby Jesus' prayer. The film's title was inspired by a real NASCAR driver, Ricky Rudd. Sacha Baron Cohen spent months researching NASCAR culture to prepare for his role.

Description: Balls of Fury shares Happy Gilmore's sports-comedy premise, featuring a disgraced athlete who gets a second chance in an unconventional sports setting. Both films parody their respective sports (ping pong and golf) while delivering over-the-top humor and ridiculous scenarios. The tone is similarly irreverent and absurd.

Fact: The film was originally titled 'Ping Pong'. Christopher Walken's character was inspired by a mix of Elvis Presley and a Bond villain. The ping pong scenes were choreographed by a former Olympic player.

Description: Like Happy Gilmore, The Benchwarmers is a sports comedy about underdogs who defy expectations. Both films feature protagonists who are initially dismissed but prove their worth through their passion for the game. The humor is similarly broad and family-friendly, with a focus on physical comedy.

Fact: The film was produced by Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison. Jon Lovitz's character was originally written as a more serious role, but he improvised much of his comedic dialogue. The film's baseball scenes were shot at Dodger Stadium.

Description: Blades of Glory, like Happy Gilmore, is a sports comedy that parodies its sport (figure skating) while delivering over-the-top humor and ridiculous scenarios. Both films feature protagonists who are unconventional athletes and must overcome personal and professional challenges to succeed. The comedic tone and visual gags are similar in both.

Fact: Will Ferrell and Jon Heder trained for months to perform the skating stunts. The film's choreography was done by a former Olympic skater. The script was originally written for a male-female duo, but was changed to two men for comedic effect.