Happy New Year
1987, English. Directed by John G. Avildsen.
Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John G. AvildsenDirector
- Peter FalkNick
- Charles DurningCharlie
- Tom CourtenayEdward Saunders
- Tracy Brooks SwopeNina
- Ruben RabasaMaitre D'
- Wendy HughesCarolyn
- Joan CopelandSunny Felix
- Claude LelouchMan on Train
- Anthony HealdDinner Guest
- Bruce MalmuthPolice Lieutenant
- Peter SellarsDinner Guest
- Daniel GerrollCurator
Details
- Released
- 7 August 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Warren Lane, Nancy Dowd
- Box office
- $41K
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What Happy New Year is based on
Happy New Year is based on La bonne année, a 1973 film.
Film · 1973
La bonne année
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Happy New Year runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Happy New Year on?
Happy New Year isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happy New Year?
If you liked Happy New Year, try The Anderson Tapes, A Fish Called Wanda, The Hot Rock.
Who directed Happy New Year?
Happy New Year (1987) was directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay.
What is Happy New Year based on?
Happy New Year is based on La bonne année, a 1973 film.