Happy End (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2003, Happy End is a comedy and drama film directed by Amos Kollek, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Val is 23 years old and full of dreams. She travels to New York to become an actress. She is lonely in a strange country, in a strange city, with little money and no friends. In her path, she meets weird people who they, also, seek their dreams but everyday life gets in the way. Tired and hungry she sits on the corner of a building. Across the street a writer whose fantasy has dry out. In an instant she becomes his muse... At the Oscar's night she will be the one with the Golden Globe in her hands.
Who’s in it. Happy End stars Audrey Tautou as Val Chipzik, Justin Theroux as Jack, Jennifer Tilly as Edna and Laila Robins as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Happy End has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy End tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy End (2003)?
- In US, Happy End is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy End worth watching?
- Happy End holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy End?
- Happy End stars Audrey Tautou, Justin Theroux, Jennifer Tilly, Laila Robins and Jenna Lamia.
- When was Happy End released?
- Happy End was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
