The Happy Road (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1957, The Happy Road is a comedy film directed by Gene Kelly, running about 100 minutes. “It Happened On... The Happy Road” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two children run away from a Swiss boarding school and set out for Paris, with their frantic parents in hot pursuit.
Who’s in it. The Happy Road stars Gene Kelly as Michael J. Andrews, Barbara Laage as Suzanne Duval, Michael Redgrave as Gen. Medworth and Bobby Clark as Danny Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Happy Road 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 The Happy Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Road tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Road (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Happy Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Happy Road worth watching?
- The Happy Road holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Road?
- The Happy Road stars Gene Kelly, Barbara Laage, Michael Redgrave, Bobby Clark and Brigitte Fossey.
- When was The Happy Road released?
- The Happy Road was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.