Happy Hour (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1987, Happy Hour is a comedy film directed by John De Bello, running about 88 minutes. “Let the party begin!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chemist experimenting with different formulas stumbles upon an ingredient that, when added to beer, makes it absolutely irresistible. Before he realizes it, an international spy is after him to try to get the formula for himself.
Who’s in it. Happy Hour stars Jim Parrott as Barbarian Leader, Richard Gilliland as Blakely, Kathi Diamant as Cathy Teegarden and James Newell as Jack Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Happy Hour has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Hour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Hour (1987)?
- In US, Happy Hour is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Hour worth watching?
- Happy Hour holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Hour?
- Happy Hour stars Jim Parrott, Richard Gilliland, Kathi Diamant, James Newell and Herb Kronsberg.
- When was Happy Hour released?
- Happy Hour was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.