Happy Tears (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2009, Happy Tears is a comedy and drama film directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein, running about 96 minutes. “There's an art to going home without going crazy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two sisters return home to care for their aging father.
Who’s in it. Happy Tears stars Parker Posey as Jane, Demi Moore as Laura, Ellen Barkin as Shelly and Christian Camargo as Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Happy Tears has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $22.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Tears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Tears (2009)?
- In GB, Happy Tears is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Tears worth watching?
- Happy Tears holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Tears?
- Happy Tears stars Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin, Christian Camargo and Rip Torn.
- When was Happy Tears released?
- Happy Tears was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.