Happy New '49 (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Happy New '49 is an action, drama and crime film directed by Stole Popov, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of two brothers of different orientation and fate. The drama takes place in an atmosphere of tension and fear, during the conflict of Yugoslav Communist Party with the Stalinism, during the Cominform. Older brother Dragoslav, a returnee from Russia, was unjustly accused of being a Russian spy and subsequently arrested. Younger brother Kosta is not interested in politics, but he's attracted by a brother's wife Vera and underworld mafia. In the end, it turns out that a young woman belongs to the Soviet spy agency.
Who’s in it. Happy New '49 stars Petre Arsovski as Burger, Dušan Kostovski as Dile Jorgachev, Ace Đorčev as Stojan and Vladislava Milosavljević as Vera Gjorgjeska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Happy New '49 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy New '49 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy New '49 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy New '49 (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy New '49 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy New '49 worth watching?
- Happy New '49 holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy New '49?
- Happy New '49 stars Petre Arsovski, Dušan Kostovski, Ace Đorčev, Vladislava Milosavljević and Meto Jovanovski.
- When was Happy New '49 released?
- Happy New '49 was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.