This Happy Feeling (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1958, This Happy Feeling is a comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 92 minutes. “Another spicy look at Love by the Author of "THE MOON IS BLUE"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a stormy night, young woman asks another guest at party to rescue her from her lecherous boss and take her to the train station. When her rescuer suggests that she stop at his place to get out of her wet clothes, she dashes from his car. The door she knocks on for help is the home of a retired actor and there she spends the rest of the night. He makes no passes and next morning she discovers young man who drove her from party is a next door neighbor, before long the two men are competing for her affections.
Who’s in it. This Happy Feeling stars Debbie Reynolds as Janet Blake, Curd Jürgens as Preston Mitchell, John Saxon as Bill Tremaine and Alexis Smith as Nita Hollaway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, This Happy Feeling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Happy Feeling page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Happy Feeling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Happy Feeling (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Happy Feeling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Happy Feeling worth watching?
- This Happy Feeling holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Happy Feeling?
- This Happy Feeling stars Debbie Reynolds, Curd Jürgens, John Saxon, Alexis Smith and Mary Astor.
- When was This Happy Feeling released?
- This Happy Feeling was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.