A Happy Divorce (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1975, A Happy Divorce is a drama film directed by Henning Carlsen, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. After having been rescued from suicide, a young man is the object of a bet by his doctor that the doctor can help him recover his joy in life. Ironically, the doctor's life is not a very happy one either, and his boast has a hollow sound. For one thing, although he seemingly has a "happy divorce," in which he, his ex-wife and her new husband are all great pals, it's not true. He wants his wife back. All sorts of complications arise out of these lies and distortions.
Who’s in it. A Happy Divorce stars Jean Rochefort as Jean-Baptiste Morin, læge, Bulle Ogier as Marguerite, Morins tidligere kone, André Dussollier as François Winter, journalist and Daniel Ceccaldi as Antoine, skuespiller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, A Happy Divorce has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Happy Divorce page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Happy Divorce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Happy Divorce (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Happy Divorce change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Happy Divorce worth watching?
- A Happy Divorce holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Happy Divorce?
- A Happy Divorce stars Jean Rochefort, Bulle Ogier, André Dussollier, Daniel Ceccaldi and Anne-Lise Gabold.
- When was A Happy Divorce released?
- A Happy Divorce was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.