Happy Ever After (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1954, Happy Ever After is a comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, running about 88 minutes. “"People who live in glass houses should turn off the lights!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The whole village mourns when General O'Leary, owner of a hunting estate in South Ireland, is killed in an accident. His nephew, Jasper O'Leary, takes over the state and soon has aroused the displeasure of all, with the exception of Serena McGluskey, as much a schemer as he is a cad. Led by Thady O'Heggarty, the villagers plot to drive Jasper away. They use the occasion of "O'Leary Night", when the ghost of the first O'Leary walks the halls, to create general chaos.
Who’s in it. Happy Ever After stars David Niven as Jasper O'Leary, Yvonne De Carlo as Serena McGlusky, Barry Fitzgerald as Thady O'Heggarty and George Cole as Terence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Happy Ever After has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Ever After page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Ever After tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Ever After (1954)?
- In GB, Happy 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 Happy Ever After worth watching?
- Happy Ever After holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Ever After?
- Happy Ever After stars David Niven, Yvonne De Carlo, Barry Fitzgerald, George Cole and Noelle Middleton.
- When was Happy Ever After released?
- Happy Ever After was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.