Happy Accidents

Name: Happy Accidents
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Released: 2000-01-25
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Marisa Tomei, Vincent D'Onofrio, Nadia Dajani, Tovah Feldshuh, Richard Portnow

2000·Movie·R·110 min·★ 6.8(144)

Comedy Romance Science Fiction More English titles

“Sometimes the future is better than it used to be.”

A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.

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About Happy Accidents

Happy Accidents is a 2000 English-language comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Brad Anderson. The cast is led by Marisa Tomei, Vincent D'Onofrio, Nadia Dajani. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on History Vault.

Happy Accidents was produced by IFC Productions and Accidental Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 25, 2000, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director: Brad Anderson
Writers: Brad Anderson
Release date: January 25, 2000
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $1 million
Production: IFC Productions, Accidental Productions

#future#time travel#time loop#time paradox#independent film

Happy Accidents cast & crew

Happy Accidents was directed by Brad Anderson and written by Brad Anderson.

The cast features Marisa Tomei as Ruby Weaver, Vincent D'Onofrio as Sam Deed, Nadia Dajani as Gretchen, Tovah Feldshuh as Lillian, Richard Portnow as Trip, and Sean Gullette as Mark.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Evan Lurie, cinematography is by Terry Stacey, and it was produced by Susan A. Stover and Caroline Kaplan.

Is Happy Accidents worth watching?

Happy Accidents holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 144 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, romance, and science fiction, Happy Accidents is worth a place on your watchlist.

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