Happily Ever After (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1986, Happily Ever After is a drama and romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In São Paulo, a married woman in her 30s lives with husband and two children; she's Fernanda, an interior designer. Shortly after her father's death, a vivid dream disorients her: she dances with a man in women's clothing. The next day, she meets a young man who looks like the man in her dreams.
Who’s in it. Happily Ever After stars Regina Duarte as Fernanda, Paulo Castelli as Miguel, Patricio Bisso as Bom-Bom and Flávio Galvão as Roberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Happily Ever After 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 Happily Ever After page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happily Ever After tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happily Ever After (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happily Ever After change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happily Ever After worth watching?
- Happily Ever After holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happily Ever After?
- Happily Ever After stars Regina Duarte, Paulo Castelli, Patricio Bisso, Flávio Galvão and Felipe Martins.