Happy (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Happy is a drama, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Lee Philips, running about 100 minutes. “A suspense thrller!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former child show host misses the good old days. He and his sidekick from the show are doing a gig when the place gets robbed and the sidekick murdered. The host is the only one who saw the robber well so the robber goes after him.
Who’s in it. Happy stars Dom DeLuise as Roger Hanover, Dee Wallace as Marilyn, Henry Silva as Sinclair and Jack Gilford as Bernie Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Happy 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy worth watching?
- Happy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy?
- Happy stars Dom DeLuise, Dee Wallace, Henry Silva, Jack Gilford and Tony Burton.
- When was Happy released?
- Happy was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.