Very Happy Alexander (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1968, Very Happy Alexander is a comedy film directed by Yves Robert, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free and inactive. Just a dog is occupied to carry food and newspapers to him.
Who’s in it. Very Happy Alexander stars Philippe Noiret as Alexandre Gartempe, Françoise Brion as Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande', Marlène Jobert as Agathe Bordot and Paul Le Person as Sanguin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Very Happy Alexander 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 Very Happy Alexander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Very Happy Alexander tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Very Happy Alexander (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Very Happy Alexander change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Very Happy Alexander worth watching?
- Very Happy Alexander holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Very Happy Alexander?
- Very Happy Alexander stars Philippe Noiret, Françoise Brion, Marlène Jobert, Paul Le Person and Tsilla Chelton.
- When was Very Happy Alexander released?
- Very Happy Alexander was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.