My Father's Happy Years (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, My Father's Happy Years is a drama film directed by Sándor Simó, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Sandor Simo based this film on his recollections of a period in his father's life just after World War II. In the film, Janos Torok is a chemist and an entrepreneur With enormous enthusiasm, he gets loans to purchase a small chemical plant and begins experiments to create innovative products, such as hormones. Meanwhile, the communist party has come to dominate Hungarian life in such a way that his activities are viewed as little more than criminal. He is hauled away to a prison camp, but even then his letters home are full of boundless optimism and his ideas for further experiments.
Who’s in it. My Father's Happy Years stars Loránd Lohinszky, István Bujtor, Eszter Szakács and József Madaras, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father's Happy Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father's Happy Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father's Happy Years (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Father's Happy Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in My Father's Happy Years?
- My Father's Happy Years stars Loránd Lohinszky, István Bujtor, Eszter Szakács, József Madaras and Dezső Garas.
- When was My Father's Happy Years released?
- My Father's Happy Years was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.