

Happy 50
2022, French. Directed by Eric Lavaine.
To celebrate Yves’ 50th birthday, his friends plan to take him to the sunny paradise of Paros in Greece. But due to a cancelled flight, the holiday will take place in a far less glamorous and much rainier destination: Yves’ family home in Brittany. During the vacation, their bonds are challenged by Antoine’s constant complaining, Yves’ pride, Baptiste’s superstition and Laurent’s jealousy of Jean-Mich’s perfect life and family. On top of that, Antoine’s supposedly harmless joke – offering Yves a DNA ancestry test – has unforeseen consequences…
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Snoozefest
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5.3/10 from 167 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2022
- Original title
- Plancha
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Eric Lavaine, Héctor Cabello Reyes
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Happy 50: quick answers
What should I watch before Happy 50?
Watch Barbecue (2014) first.
Is Happy 50 worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 167 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happy 50?
Happy 50 runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Happy 50 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Happy 50. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Happy 50 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Happy 50 yet.
Which OTT platform is Happy 50 on?
Happy 50 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 2022. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happy 50?
If you liked Happy 50, try Forced Vacation, Family Resemblances, Here and There.
Who directed Happy 50?
Happy 50 (2022) was directed by Eric Lavaine and stars Lambert Wilson, Franck Dubosc, Guillaume de Tonquédec.
