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Happy New Year

1973Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyCrime
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes50%82%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes50%82%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Claude Lelouch
Written by
Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven
Produced by
Claude Lelouch
Music by
Francis Lai

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 13, 1973 · 1 h 55 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
April 13, 1973
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Ragtag Bunch of Misfits, Bag of Holding, Anti-Hero Team +4

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy New Year?"

Questions about Happy New Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy New Year?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Happy New Year worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Happy New Year good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Happy New Year make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Happy New Year in English?

French

No, it was made in French.