Happy New York (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Happy New York is a comedy and drama film directed by Janusz Zaorski, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of six Polish emigrants living in New York City, who try to live their American Dream and cope with the realities of the Big Apple.
Who’s in it. Happy New York stars Bogusław Linda as Janek "Serfer", Janusz Gajos as "Profesor", Cezary Pazura as Leszek "Azbest" and Zbigniew Zamachowski as Ignacy "Potejto", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Happy New York 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 Happy New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy New York tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy New York (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy New York change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy New York worth watching?
- Happy New York holds an audience score of 5.6 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 New York?
- Happy New York stars Bogusław Linda, Janusz Gajos, Cezary Pazura, Zbigniew Zamachowski and Rafał Olbrychski.
- When was Happy New York released?
- Happy New York was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.