This Happy Life (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, This Happy Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A small community in wartime Japan learn how to make do with less.
Who’s in it. This Happy Life stars Kingoro Yanagiya, Hisako Yamane, Meiko Nakamura and Entatsu Yokoyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, This Happy Life 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 This Happy Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Happy Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Happy Life (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Happy Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Happy Life worth watching?
- This Happy Life holds an audience score of 6.0 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 This Happy Life?
- This Happy Life stars Kingoro Yanagiya, Hisako Yamane, Meiko Nakamura, Entatsu Yokoyama and Kikuko Hanaoka.
- When was This Happy Life released?
- This Happy Life was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.