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Happy Hour

2015Movie5 h 17 min

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic878.5Rotten Tomatoes100%91%

A melancholic, layered drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

An unique experience

Four women in their thirties reevaluate their relationships, both shared and private, after a startling revelation concerning one's marriage forces each of them to ask one of life's biggest questions: "Am I who I want to be?"

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Female Friendship
  • Existential Crisis
  • Relationship Drama
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Psychological Depth
  • Slow-Paced
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Character Study

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Written by
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Tadashi Nohara, Tomoyuki Takahashi
Produced by
Hideyuki Okamoto, Tadashi Nohara, Satoshi Takata
Music by
Umitaro Abe

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Facts

December 12, 2015 · 5 h 17 min · Drama

Released
December 12, 2015
Runtime
5 h 17 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy Hour?"

Questions about Happy Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy Hour?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Happy Hour worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is Happy Hour good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Happy Hour plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Happy Hour in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.