Nearly a Happy Ending
1980, English. Directed by Baz Taylor.
A play by Victoria Wood. Maureen has been faithfully attending the slimmers' club for months. Now the weeks of endless crispbreads have paid off - but is her optimism misplaced? Sequel to Wood's earlier play Talent, featuring the same characters of lifelong friends Maureen and Julie.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Nearly a Happy Ending
Nearly a Happy Ending isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 May 1980.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 May 1980
- Written by
- Victoria Wood
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Nearly a Happy Ending
Drumline: A New Beat
2014 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Spectacular!
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Barbarians at the Gate
1993 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Happiest Millionaire
1967 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
iParty with Victorious
2011 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
2018 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Own Love Song
2010 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas
2018 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Class Act
1992 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nearly a Happy Ending: quick answers
Is Nearly a Happy Ending worth watching?
Nearly a Happy Ending doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Nearly a Happy Ending?
Nearly a Happy Ending runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Nearly a Happy Ending have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nearly a Happy Ending. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nearly a Happy Ending parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Nearly a Happy Ending yet.
Which OTT platform is Nearly a Happy Ending on?
Nearly a Happy Ending isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 May 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nearly a Happy Ending?
If you liked Nearly a Happy Ending, try Drumline: A New Beat, Spectacular!, Barbarians at the Gate.
Who directed Nearly a Happy Ending?
Nearly a Happy Ending (1980) was directed by Baz Taylor and stars Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Paul Seed.