Happy Flight (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Happy Flight is a comedy and drama film directed by Shinobu Yaguchi, running about 103 minutes. “Come fly with me!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A variety of aviation professionals such as pilots, flight attendants, the ground crew, mechanics, dispatchers, controllers, and the bird patrol crew all support a single flight. They have only one mission: to secure the safety of the passengers.
Who’s in it. Happy Flight stars Seiichi Tanabe as Kazuhiro Suzuki, Haruka Ayase as Etsuko Saito, Kazue Fukiishi as Mari Tanaka and Shinobu Terajima as Reiko Yamazaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Happy Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Flight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Flight (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Flight worth watching?
- Happy Flight holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Flight?
- Happy Flight stars Seiichi Tanabe, Haruka Ayase, Kazue Fukiishi, Shinobu Terajima and Ittoku Kishibe.
- When was Happy Flight released?
- Happy Flight was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.