Happy Now (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2001, Happy Now is a thriller film directed by Philippa Cousins, running about 97 minutes. “A teenage girl whose eerie resemblance to a local Welsh beauty queen killed 14 years earlier disturbs one of the men responsibile for her accidental death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All grown up and gunning for political power in a small North Wales community, Glen Marcus and his best mate harbour a dark secret which seems to be coming back to haunt them. But can the daughter of Tina Trent, a local woman just returned from Alaska, be the same girl the two lads buried fourteen years earlier? Only local policeman Max Bracchi can solve the case with the help of a wrongly accused tramp, Tin Man.
Who’s in it. Happy Now stars Ioan Gruffudd as Sgt Max Bracchi, Susan Lynch as Tina Trent, Om Puri as Tin Man and Emmy Rossum as Nicky Trent / Jenny Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Happy Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Now tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Now (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Now worth watching?
- Happy Now holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Now?
- Happy Now stars Ioan Gruffudd, Susan Lynch, Om Puri, Emmy Rossum and Paddy Considine.
- When was Happy Now released?
- Happy Now was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.