Happy End (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1987, Happy End is a drama film directed by Marcel Schüpbach, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexandra is a department store thief; she steals out of necessity and for fun. Jean buys and sells stocks; he works on the stock exchange. Since his wife left him, Jean has been adrift. They set off together and are now both drifting towards England. In Jean's convertible and thanks to his money, they go from hotel to hotel, from one crazy adventure to the next. From Geneva to Penzance, Alex and Jean live life to the fullest, laughing loudly...
Who’s in it. Happy End stars Carlo Brandt as Jean, Marie-Luce Felber as Alex, Arnold Walter as Georges and Michel Voïta as Jo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Happy End 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 Happy End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy End (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy End change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy End worth watching?
- Happy End holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy End?
- Happy End stars Carlo Brandt, Marie-Luce Felber, Arnold Walter, Michel Voïta and Jean-François Panet.
- When was Happy End released?
- Happy End was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.