Happy New Year (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1973, Happy New Year is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Released from prison under a New Year amnesty, a criminal tries to pick up the threads of a life changed not only by his daring plan to rob a jewelry store in out-of-season Cannes, but also by a very special someone he met there.
Who’s in it. Happy New Year stars Lino Ventura as Simon, Françoise Fabian as Françoise, Charles Gérard as Charlot and André Falcon as Jeweler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Happy New Year has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy New Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy New Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy New Year (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy New Year change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy New Year worth watching?
- Happy New Year holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Happy New Year?
- Happy New Year stars Lino Ventura, Françoise Fabian, Charles Gérard, André Falcon and Mireille Mathieu.
- When was Happy New Year released?
- Happy New Year was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.