Happily Ever After (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, Happily Ever After is a family and animation film directed by John Howley, running about 75 minutes. “Whatever happened to Snow White?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Wicked Queen is dead but her brother, Lord Maliss, seeks for revenge. Using the Magic Mirror to locate Snow White and the Prince, he transforms into a dragon and attacks. Maliss takes the Prince to the Realm of Doom. Snow White, with the aid of the Seven Dwarfesses, cousins of the Sevens Dwarves, must embark on a quest to save her true love.
Who’s in it. Happily Ever After stars Irene Cara as Snow White (voice), Malcolm McDowell as Lord Malice (voice), Dom DeLuise as The Looking Glass (voice) and Carol Channing as Muddy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Happily Ever After has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happily Ever After page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happily Ever After tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happily Ever After (1989)?
- In US, Happily Ever After is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happily Ever After worth watching?
- Happily Ever After holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happily Ever After?
- Happily Ever After stars Irene Cara, Malcolm McDowell, Dom DeLuise, Carol Channing and Phyllis Diller.
- When was Happily Ever After released?
- Happily Ever After was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.