The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1980, The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood is a comedy film directed by Alan Roberts, running about 88 minutes. “She conquered every producer's couch in town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Xaviera Hollander has to navigate some sleazy studio politics to see the production of the film version of her memoirs.
Who’s in it. The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood stars Martine Beswick as Xaviera Hollander, Chris Lemmon as Robby Rottman, Adam West as Lionel Lamely and Richard Deacon as Joseph Rottman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood (1980)?
- In US, The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood worth watching?
- The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood?
- The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood stars Martine Beswick, Chris Lemmon, Adam West, Richard Deacon and Phil Silvers.
- When was The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood released?
- The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.