The Happy Ending
1969, English. Directed by Richard Brooks.
Marriage is a 30 billion dollar business! And that's just to get married.
When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales. Now it's 16 years later; Fred has had an affair, and Mary drowns her sorrows in pills and booze, a dangerous combination that nearly resulted in her death the year before. As Mary rushes off to the Bahamas for a relaxing escape from her crumbling marriage, she reflects on the past and wonders just where it all went wrong.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Happy Ending is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Details
- Released
- 21 December 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Brooks
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How long is The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Happy Ending have a post-credits scene?
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The Happy Ending parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Happy Ending is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Happy Ending on?
The Happy Ending is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Happy Ending?
If you liked The Happy Ending, try The Ice Storm, Deep Water, Crime of Passion.
Who directed The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending (1969) was directed by Richard Brooks and stars Jean Simmons, John Forsythe, Shirley Jones.