Happy Log (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Happy Log is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Gary R. Thieman, running about 98 minutes. “I think it's better to die young, that way you don't have as much time to screw up!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On the verge of depression following the murder of his father, Cory, a nervous, guilt-ridden 12-year-old "altar boy", is coaxed by his adventurous best friend, Ben, to prove their manhood by embarking on their first overnight fishing trip out in the wild on the Mississippi Bayou's Wolf River; but their trip goes awry when the hapless "altar boys" become targets of a mob hit in progress by a cold-blooded assassin who is determined to collect on a gambling debt.

Who’s in it. Happy Log stars Caleb Meadows as Cory, Brock Patrick Kaufman as Ben, Jim Tabor as Ned and Brian Matney as Billy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Happy Log sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel and Hallmark+ Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Log page.

If you liked it. Fans of Happy Log tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.