Cry for Happy (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Cry for Happy is a comedy and romance film directed by George Marshall, running about 110 minutes. “You'll cry for happy, happy, happy when four U.S. sailors take over a geisha house...geisha girls and all !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Army photographers on leave in Japan take over a geisha house.
Who’s in it. Cry for Happy stars Glenn Ford as Harue, Donald O'Connor as Murray Prince, James Shigeta as Harue and Miiko Taka as Chiyoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cry for Happy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry for Happy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry for Happy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry for Happy (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cry for Happy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cry for Happy worth watching?
- Cry for Happy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry for Happy?
- Cry for Happy stars Glenn Ford, Donald O'Connor, James Shigeta, Miiko Taka and Miyoshi Umeki.
- When was Cry for Happy released?
- Cry for Happy was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.