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The Happy Ending

1969Movie1 h 52 minR

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Richard Brooks
Written by
Richard Brooks
Produced by
Richard Brooks
Music by
Michel Legrand

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Facts

December 21, 1969 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
December 21, 1969
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Happy Ending?"

Questions about The Happy Ending

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Happy Ending?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe Roku

In the United States, The Happy Ending streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku.

Is The Happy Ending worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Happy Ending plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Happy Ending?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.