Happy Land (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1943, Happy Land is a drama, war and romance film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 73 minutes. “A great story of two people who found themselves only after they thought they lost all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Iowa drugstore owner becomes embittered when his son is killed in World War II. The druggist believes that the boy's life was cut short before he had an opportunity to truly appreciate his existence.
Who’s in it. Happy Land stars Don Ameche as Lew Marsh, Frances Dee as Agnes Dickens Marsh, Harry Carey as Edward "Gramp" Marsh and Ann Rutherford as Lenore Prentiss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Happy Land 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 Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Land (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Land change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Land worth watching?
- Happy Land holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Land?
- Happy Land stars Don Ameche, Frances Dee, Harry Carey, Ann Rutherford and Cara Williams.
- When was Happy Land released?
- Happy Land was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.