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Happy End

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2017 | 110 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (69% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Haneke

  • Isabelle HuppertAnne Laurent
  • Jean-Louis TrintignantGeorges Laurent
  • Mathieu KassovitzThomas Laurent
  • Fantine HarduinÉve Laurent
  • Franz RogowskiPierre Laurent
  • Laura VerlindenAnaïs Laurent
  • Toby JonesLawrence Bradshaw
  • Aurélia PetitNathalie
  • Hille PerlThe Gambist
  • Hassam GhancyRachid