Happy 40th (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, Happy 40th is a drama film directed by Madoka Raine, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman celebrates her 40th birthday by having her three best friends come and stay with her and her husband for a long weekend. This woman has been in a wheelchair for the past two years, and it has led her to isolate herself inside of her home. Her husband stands by her as he lives with the guilt of causing the car accident which put her in the wheelchair. Over the course of the three day celebration, it is revealed that everyone is struggling with their own lives and identities. When one best friend makes a terrible mistake and betrays the woman on her birthday, everyone is immediately and uncomfortably forced into looking at their own lives and their own limitations.
Who’s in it. Happy 40th stars Yvonne Woods as Sophia, Brian Slaten as Ben, Jenni Blong as Ana and Robyn Cohen as Sasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Happy 40th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy 40th page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy 40th tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy 40th (2015)?
- In US, Happy 40th is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy 40th worth watching?
- Happy 40th holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy 40th?
- Happy 40th stars Yvonne Woods, Brian Slaten, Jenni Blong, Robyn Cohen and Madoka Raine.
- When was Happy 40th released?
- Happy 40th was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.