Happy Accidents (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Happy Accidents is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Brad Anderson, running about 110 minutes. “Sometimes the future is better than it used to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.
Who’s in it. Happy Accidents stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Sam Deed, Marisa Tomei as Ruby Weaver, Nadia Dajani as Gretchen and Holland Taylor as Therapist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Happy Accidents has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $688.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Accidents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Accidents tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Accidents (2000)?
- In US, Happy Accidents is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Accidents worth watching?
- Happy Accidents holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Accidents?
- Happy Accidents stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Marisa Tomei, Nadia Dajani, Holland Taylor and Tovah Feldshuh.
- When was Happy Accidents released?
- Happy Accidents was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.