Adam Sandler in “Happy Gilmore” | Credit: Happy Gilmore Productions and Netflix Yes, everyone over 40 will surely remember the first “Happy Gilmore” movie starring Adam Sandler, which came out in 1996. The film launched Sandler’s Hollywood career into overdrive, establishing him as a box-office star. Good God, anyone with a sense of humor would enjoy watching the former hockey player turned golf pro, portrayed by a young Adam Sandler in “Happy Gilmore.
” I still remember many of those scenes, and as I type this, they bring a smile to my face and a chuckle because they are embedded in my memory. This movie solidified Adam Sandler as the real deal and someone who would be around for a long time. The timing of this could not be more perfect because Adam Sandler has a Netflix deal for all of his movies to be exclusively shown on the platform.
None of the previous movies he has made for Netflix are direct sequels, remakes, or reboots of his most famous films, which made him a household name. Some may argue that “Billy Madison,” with its college frat-boy humor, helped Adam Sandler gain recognition and popularity, but that movie was more of a cult hit, a favorite among teens, adults, and anyone who first saw Adam Sandler on SNL. Overall, “Happy Gilmore” was more impactful in helping make Adam Sandler a household name worldwide.
For those who have followed Adam Sandler since his years on SNL, you know what made him extremely popular from the ’90s onward. It was.
