Many Happy Returns (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1993, Many Happy Returns is a comedy and drama film directed by Toshihiro Tenma, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Kazuo encounters a religious group travelling around Japan performing "miracles". He discovers they are fakes, but is intrigued by the showmanship of the group, and becomes involved with them. The group is split into two, some members concentrating on spiritual teachings, and the others using the facade of religion to make money. The business faction dismiss the old spiritual master and choose Kazuo to lead their group.
Who’s in it. Many Happy Returns stars Masato Hagiwara as Kazuo Takayama, Koji Tamaki as Tetsuharu Komamura, Ittoku Kishibe as Go and Takeshi Kitano as Daisuke Shiba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Many Happy Returns 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 Many Happy Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Many Happy Returns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Many Happy Returns (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Many Happy Returns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Many Happy Returns worth watching?
- Many Happy Returns holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Many Happy Returns?
- Many Happy Returns stars Masato Hagiwara, Koji Tamaki, Ittoku Kishibe, Takeshi Kitano and Masami Shimojô.
- When was Many Happy Returns released?
- Many Happy Returns was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.