

Happy Hour
Synopsis
The middle-aged family man Hans-Christian (HC) left by his wife goes to Ireland for a short break with his old friends Wolfgang and Nic. He should win at Guinness bonfires and fishing trips distance to the chaos at home. HC has to learn to say no and need other women, his friends believe, to get rid of his loser habitus. In the already tense situation, old competition fights, outbursts of anger and self-pity quickly come up. And Nic and Wolfgang seem to have needed the time-out almost as much as HC.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Franz Müller
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Müller
- Original Score
- Cherilyn MacNeil
- Original Title
- Happy Hour
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ripple World Pictures, GRINGO films, Film Boutique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Müller
Franz Müller
Cherilyn MacNeil
Bernhard Keller
Gesa Jäger
Steve Hudson, Dominic Wright, Katharina Jakobs, Markéta Poldednová, Sonja Ewers
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Müller
Director
Franz Müller
Writer
Steve Hudson
Producer
Bernhard Keller
Director of Photography
Dominic Wright
Producer
Katharina Jakobs
Producer
Gesa Jäger
Editor
Markéta Poldednová
Producer
Utta Hagen
Production Design
Monika Lange
Costume Design
Sonja Ewers
Producer
Jacqueline Kerrin
Producer
Cherilyn MacNeil
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Happy Hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Hour about?
The middle-aged family man Hans-Christian (HC) left by his wife goes to Ireland for a short break with his old friends Wolfgang and Nic. He should win at Guinness bonfires and fishing trips distance to the chaos at home. HC has to learn to say no and need other women, his friends believe, to get rid of his loser habitus. In the already tense situation, old competition fights, outbursts of anger and self-pity quickly come up. And Nic and Wolfgang seem to have needed the time-out almost as much as HC.
Who directed Happy Hour?
Happy Hour was directed by Franz Müller.
Who stars in Happy Hour?
The principal cast of Happy Hour includes Simon Licht, Mehdi Nebbou, Alexander Hörbe, Susan Swanton, Daniela Lebang.
When was Happy Hour released and how long is it?
Happy Hour was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Hour was composed by Cherilyn MacNeil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Hour?
Happy Hour holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).
