You Gotta Stay Happy (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, You Gotta Stay Happy is a comedy and romance film directed by H. C. Potter, running about 100 minutes. “It's Hilarious! It's Romantic!... and wonderfully wacky!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her to California.
Who’s in it. You Gotta Stay Happy stars Joan Fontaine as Dee Dee Dillwood, James Stewart as Marvin Payne, Eddie Albert as Bullets Baker and Roland Young as Ralph Tutwiler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, You Gotta Stay Happy 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 You Gotta Stay Happy page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Gotta Stay Happy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Gotta Stay Happy (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Gotta Stay Happy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Gotta Stay Happy worth watching?
- You Gotta Stay Happy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Gotta Stay Happy?
- You Gotta Stay Happy stars Joan Fontaine, James Stewart, Eddie Albert, Roland Young and Willard Parker.
- When was You Gotta Stay Happy released?
- You Gotta Stay Happy was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.