Happy Ending Story (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1991, Happy Ending Story is a science fiction and fantasy film directed by Hiroaki Tochihara, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. High school student Mikiko travels back in time to the future using a time machine built by Monjiro, the physics club advisor. What awaited her there was the reality that her best friends, Yoko and Tatsuro, were already married and were on the verge of breaking up. Mikiko returns to the modern world with the help of future Monjiro to mend their relationship.
Who’s in it. Happy Ending Story stars Ryoka Yuzuki as Yûko Itô(as Ayumi Nagashii), Kyusaku Shimada, Ken Osawa and Hisako Yamada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Happy Ending Story sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Ending Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Ending Story tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Ending Story (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Ending Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Ending Story worth watching?
- Happy Ending Story holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Happy Ending Story?
- Happy Ending Story stars Ryoka Yuzuki, Kyusaku Shimada, Ken Osawa, Hisako Yamada and Keiko Saitō.
- When was Happy Ending Story released?
- Happy Ending Story was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.