Happy Endings
“All's well that ends swell.”
Synopsis
Filmmaker Nicky offers to track down the son that Mamie gave up for adoption nearly two decades before. Meanwhile, Mamie's stepbrother (and the father of her child), Charley, along with his boyfriend, Gil, try to find out what became of the sperm Gil donated to a lesbian couple. Finally, singer Jude becomes entangled in a love triangle with androgynous drummer Otis and his conservative father.
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Happy Endings (2005)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-13
Top Cast
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Lisa Kudrow
Mamie
Steve Coogan
Charley
Jesse Bradford
Nicky
Bobby Cannavale
Javier
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Jude
Jason Ritter
Otis
Tom Arnold
Frank
David Sutcliffe
Gil
Sarah Clarke
Diane
Laura Dern
Pam
Hallee Hirsh
Mamie at 17
Eric Jungmann
Charley at 16 / Tom
Kim Morgan Greene
Connie Peppitone
Rayne Marcus
Annette
Caitlyn Folley
Lauren
Amanda Foreman
Lane
Nicole Tocantins
Tess
Mark Fite
Tess's Drunk Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Roos
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Roos
- Original Title
- Happy Endings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Roos
Don Roos
Clark Mathis
David Codron
Mike Elliott, Nick Meyer, Tom Ortenberg, Michael Paseornek, Holly Wiersma
Department Leadership Roster
Don Roos
Director
Don Roos
Writer
David Codron
Editor
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Peggy Schnitzer
Costume Design
Clark Mathis
Director of Photography
Noon Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Paseornek
Producer
Holly Wiersma
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Endings
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What is Happy Endings about?
Filmmaker Nicky offers to track down the son that Mamie gave up for adoption nearly two decades before. Meanwhile, Mamie's stepbrother (and the father of her child), Charley, along with his boyfriend, Gil, try to find out what became of the sperm Gil donated to a lesbian couple. Finally, singer Jude becomes entangled in a love triangle with androgynous drummer Otis and his conservative father.
Who directed Happy Endings?
Happy Endings was directed by Don Roos.
Who stars in Happy Endings?
The principal cast of Happy Endings includes Lisa Kudrow, Steve Coogan, Jesse Bradford, Bobby Cannavale, Maggie Gyllenhaal.
When was Happy Endings released and how long is it?
Happy Endings was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Endings?
Happy Endings holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).