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Happy End

2017·Movie
1h 50min·R
66
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Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

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Don't believe the title of this Michael Haneke film.

A well-to-do French family living in Calais deal with a series of setbacks and crises while paying little attention to the grim conditions in the refugee camps within a few miles of their home.
Dysfunctional FamilySocial CritiqueRefugee CrisisMelancholic DramaClass DisparityFrench CinemaMoral DecayComplex RelationshipsContemporary Issues

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Happy End legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Happy End worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Happy End rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Happy End?

1 h 50 min

Happy End runs 1 h 50 min.

Will Happy End make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly dark humor.

Is Happy End plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Happy End?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Happy End good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Happy End scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Happy End?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Do critics and audiences agree on Happy End?

Critics71
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Happy End higher (71) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Happy End a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What language is Happy End in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, Germany, Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Happy End?

45ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCYCZDE+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Happy End in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Happy End use?

Happy EndingBlack ComedyBig, Screwed-Up FamilyDriven to SuicideMurder in the FamilyMythology GagArmor-Piercing Response

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Happy End, including Happy Ending, Black Comedy, Big, Screwed-Up Family.