A Happy Event (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, A Happy Event is a comedy and drama film directed by Rémi Bezançon, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. She drove me into a corner, then forced me to go beyond my limits. She made me confront the absolute: love, sacrifice, tenderness, abandonment. She dislocated me, transformed me. Why didn't anyone warn me? Why doesn't anyone ever talk about this?" Un heureux événement, or an intimate view of motherhood, sincere and with no taboos.
Who’s in it. A Happy Event stars Louise Bourgoin as Barbara, Pio Marmaï as Nicolas, Josiane Balasko as Claire and Thierry Frémont as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Happy Event has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M 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 A Happy Event page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Happy Event tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Happy Event (2011)?
- In US, A Happy Event 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 A Happy Event worth watching?
- A Happy Event holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Happy Event?
- A Happy Event stars Louise Bourgoin, Pio Marmaï, Josiane Balasko, Thierry Frémont and Gabrielle Lazure.
- When was A Happy Event released?
- A Happy Event was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.