Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Green
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Language, drinking, cartoonish violence in goofy sequel.
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Happy Gilmore 2
What's the Story?
Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is a former golf star who has lost his wife, home, and reputation in HAPPY GILMORE 2. But he still has his four loving though wild sons, and his more mature daughter (Sunny Sandler) now has the opportunity to study ballet in Paris. Living hand to mouth and with a festering alcohol problem, Gilmore will have to find the inner strength and outer support from old and new friends alike to get back into the golf game and make some real money. The only problem is, the game of golf itself is under threat from a startup innovator (Bennie Safdie) aiming to disrupt the sport entirely—and not necessarily ethically.
Is It Any Good?
Sandler and/or Gilmore fans should be pleased with this sequel, which includes characters and flashbacks from the original film and weaves in plenty of new ones as well. Happy Gilmore 2 is definitively more about characters, cameos, and gags than plot. The storyline isn't exactly hard to follow, it's just superfluous. Sandler's usual lowbrow humor feels slightly toned down (maybe because his daughters are in the cast), but there are still enough lewd gestures, inappropriate scenarios, and '80s and '90s references (and music, used to great effect) to let you know it's a Sandler affair. Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Ben Stiller, and a slew of actual golf pros appear to be having a great time on this set.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Happy Gilmore 2 compares with the original. What is continued, and what is new? Which did you like better, and why?
Sandler films often contain intentionally offensive jokes and gestures meant to be funny. Are these ever offensive to you as a viewer, or do you find the comedy funny as intended? Do you see signs the comedian has matured or toned down some of this humor since his earlier films?
This film has dozens of cameos and celebrity actors. How does that affect your viewing of it?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 25, 2025
- Cast : Adam Sandler , Christopher McDonald , Julie Bowen
- Director : Kyle Newacheck
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Run time : 114 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : strong language, crude/sexual material, partial nudity and some thematic material
- Last updated : December 2, 2025
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