Movies like Slap Shot

Happy Gilmore brings a humorous twist to the sports genre with a hockey player turned unlikely golfing sensation. Its slapstick comedy and the protagonist's unusual approach to a new sport provide the same irreverent humor that fans of Slap Shot will enjoy.

While more family-friendly than Slap Shot, The Mighty Ducks delivers the heart and humor of a ragtag hockey team's journey to victory. Emilio Estevez's role as the reluctant coach who finds redemption through his team might remind viewers of the personal growth and camaraderie in Slap Shot.

Although based around baseball instead of hockey, Major League has a similar irreverent take on professional sports and the misfits who populate the teams. Fans of Slap Shot's humor and ensemble cast will appreciate the colorful characters and the comedic situations they find themselves in.

Fans of the ice-skating antics and the rough-and-tumble humor in Slap Shot will feel right at home with Goon. It's a comedy about an affable but not-so-bright bouncer who becomes an enforcer for a minor league hockey team. Its blend of crude humor and sports action is a clear nod to the legacy of Slap Shot.

Semi-Pro takes the irrepressible sports comedy spirit of Slap Shot and transplants it to the world of 1970s ABA basketball. Will Ferrell's performance as Jackie Moon is a highlight, guaranteeing laughs with a mix of absurd comedy, sport shenanigans, and a love for the period.

While Bull Durham takes a look at minor-league baseball rather than hockey, the focus on a seasoned athlete mentoring a younger player, paired with the movie's comedic and romantic elements, makes it resonate with the kind of narrative found in Slap Shot.

This film takes the passion for hockey from Slap Shot and places it in the heart of a small Alaskan town. Mystery, Alaska tells the story of amateur hockey players who get to play against the New York Rangers in an exhibition match, combining the underdog story with a love for the game.

A coming-of-age sports film that echoes the gritty hockey backdrop of Slap Shot, Youngblood follows a talented but naive teenage hockey player who must prove his worth in the aggressive world of minor-league hockey. Rob Lowe adds a youthful element to the on-ice battles and locker room dynamics.