Happy New Year (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, Happy New Year is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
Who’s in it. Happy New Year stars Peter Falk as Nick, Charles Durning as Charlie, Tom Courtenay as Edward Saunders and Tracy Brooks Swope as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Happy New Year has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $41.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy New Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy New Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy New Year (1987)?
- In US, Happy New Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy New Year worth watching?
- Happy New Year holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy New Year?
- Happy New Year stars Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay, Tracy Brooks Swope and Ruben Rabasa.
- When was Happy New Year released?
- Happy New Year was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.