The Accidental Golfer
1991, Swedish. Directed by Lasse Åberg.
I bet anyone can get better at golf than you are in one week, a golfer says to her golfing businessman for a boyfriend in a quarrel. Unfortunately Stig-Helmer is standing nearby when the boyfriend accepts the bet, and he is chosen to be the competitor. Stig-Helmer has never played the game before, but his Norwegian friend Ole promises to help him.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lasse ÅbergDirector
- Lasse ÅbergStig Helmer
- Jon SkolmenOle Bramserud
- Mats BergmanBruno Anderhage
- Hege SchøyenMette Gulbrandsen
- Ulf EklundTom
- Marianne SchejaPyttan
- Jimmy LoganRoderic McDougall
- Margo GunnFiona McDougall
- Annalisa EricsonAlice
- Ingvar KjellsonRutger
- Bertil NorströmIvar Olofsson, farmer
- Margreth WeiversMrs. Olofsson
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1991
- Original title
- Den ofrivillige golfaren
- Country
- United Kingdom, Sweden
- Written by
- Bo Jönsson, Lasse Åberg
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The Accidental Golfer: quick answers
What should I watch before The Accidental Golfer?
Watch Package Tour (1980), Snowroller (1985), and Swedes at Sea (1988) first.
What comes after The Accidental Golfer?
Next in the series: The Health Journey (1999) and The Stig-Helmer Story (2011).
Is The Accidental Golfer worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Accidental Golfer?
The Accidental Golfer runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Accidental Golfer have a post-credits scene?
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The Accidental Golfer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Accidental Golfer yet.
Which OTT platform is The Accidental Golfer on?
The Accidental Golfer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1991. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Accidental Golfer?
If you liked The Accidental Golfer, try Happy Gilmore 2, The Caddy, Happy Gilmore.
Who directed The Accidental Golfer?
The Accidental Golfer (1991) was directed by Lasse Åberg and stars Lasse Åberg, Jon Skolmen, Mats Bergman.