Happy Face Murders (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, Happy Face Murders is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, running about 98 minutes. “They were searching for a killer. She was searching for a way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eccentric older woman implicates her brutal & controlling lover in the murder of a young retarded girl. Absorbed with "Murder She Wrote" and "Matlock", she creates details of the murder from clues she picks up from the detectives on the case. Implicating herself and sentenced to jail, she then recants her testimony. But no one believes her until clues surface from the real killer that he is still out there, has killed before, and will kill again. He signs his messages with Happy Faces.
Who’s in it. Happy Face Murders stars Ann-Margret as Lorraine Petrovich, Marg Helgenberger as Jen Powell, Henry Thomas as Dylan McCarthy and Nicholas Campbell as Rusty Zuvic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Happy Face Murders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Face Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Face Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Face Murders (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Face Murders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Face Murders worth watching?
- Happy Face Murders holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Face Murders?
- Happy Face Murders stars Ann-Margret, Marg Helgenberger, Henry Thomas, Nicholas Campbell and Rick Peters.
- When was Happy Face Murders released?
- Happy Face Murders was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.