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Happy Times

2000Movie1 h 42 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Written by
Mo Yan, Gai Zi
Produced by
Zhang Weiping
Music by
San Bao

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Facts

December 31, 2000 · 1 h 42 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
December 31, 2000
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$240,093
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy Times?"

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Where can I stream Happy Times?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Happy Times from Apple TV Store.

Is Happy Times worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Happy Times okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Happy Times make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Happy Times plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Happy Times in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.