Count Only the Happy Moments (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1944, Count Only the Happy Moments is a drama and romance film directed by Rune Carlsten, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The old Victor Branzell has a grandson, Alf, who is in love with a clerk in a glove shop, Lilian Lind. But Lilian with her simple background doesn't get accepted in the circles where Alf belongs, and they have now reached the conclusion that they can't have a future together. Marriage is impossible. Victor summons Lilian and Alf and starts telling them his life story.
Who’s in it. Count Only the Happy Moments stars Sonja Wigert as Annemarie Wikström, Arnold Sjöstrand as Viktor Branzell, Olof Widgren as Bengt Ljung and Hugo Björne as Branzell Sr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Count Only the Happy Moments has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Count Only the Happy Moments page.
If you liked it. Fans of Count Only the Happy Moments tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Count Only the Happy Moments (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Count Only the Happy Moments change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Count Only the Happy Moments worth watching?
- Count Only the Happy Moments holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Count Only the Happy Moments?
- Count Only the Happy Moments stars Sonja Wigert, Arnold Sjöstrand, Olof Widgren, Hugo Björne and Gerda Lundequist.
- When was Count Only the Happy Moments released?
- Count Only the Happy Moments was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.