Happy Christmas (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 2014, Happy Christmas is a comedy and drama film directed by Joe Swanberg, running about 82 minutes. “Family is the gift that keeps on taking.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.
Who’s in it. Happy Christmas stars Anna Kendrick as Jenny, Melanie Lynskey as Kelly, Mark Webber as Kevin and Lena Dunham as Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Happy Christmas has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $30.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Christmas (2014)?
- In US, Happy Christmas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Christmas worth watching?
- Happy Christmas holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Happy Christmas?
- Happy Christmas stars Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, Mark Webber, Lena Dunham and Joe Swanberg.
- When was Happy Christmas released?
- Happy Christmas was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.
