Happy Gilmore 2

What’s it about?

Following years of retirement after winning his first Tour Championship, Gilmore returns to professional golf to pay for his daughter's ballet classes.

The facts

• Directed by Kyle Newacheck
• Stars Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Dennis Dugan, Bad Bunny, Benny Safdie
• English language
• Runtime: 117 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Drug references 

A character smokes marijuana from a pipe.

One of the characters is an alcoholic. They hide alcohol around the house and are shown drunk on occasion.

Offensive language

Offensive language includes “sh*t,” “dick,” “ass” and “bitch.” “F**k” can be heard in a song which plays in the background.

Sexual references

There is sexual language including “creamed her jeans” and “rubbing off.”

Men’s bare buttocks are shown multiple times for laughs rather than in a sexual manner.

Violence

A character accidentally kills their wife in a golfing accident, meaning their children have grown up without a mother.

There is a fair amount of violence including bar fights and fist fights, however it is mostly intended to be funny. Some have over-the-top moments like characters being eaten by crocodiles.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Happy Gilmore (content  breakdown)