Happyend
“Something big is about to change.”
In a near-future Japanese city bracing for a devastating earthquake, a group of teenage friends navigate personal struggles and fractured bonds amid rising tension.
Where to watch Happyend in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
PlexClick a service to open Happyend there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Happyend streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Plex |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Happyend
Happyend is a 2024 Japanese-language drama and science fiction film directed by Neo Sora. The cast is led by Hayato Kurihara, Yukito Hidaka, Yuta Hayashi. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Happyend was produced by Cineric Creative, Cinema Inutile, and Zakkubalan and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on October 4, 2024, and carries a 12A certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Neo Sora
- Writers
- Neo Sora
- Release date
- October 4, 2024
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 12A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Cineric Creative, Cinema Inutile, Zakkubalan
Happyend cast & crew
Happyend was directed by Neo Sora and written by Neo Sora.
The cast features Hayato Kurihara as Yūta, Yukito Hidaka as Kō, Yuta Hayashi as Ata-chan, Shina Peng as Ming, ARAZI as Tomu, and Kilala Inori as Fumi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lia Ouyang Rusli, cinematography is by Bill Kirstein, and it was produced by Ema Ryan Yamazaki and Robina Riccitiello.
Is Happyend worth watching?
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and science fiction, Happyend is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Happyend
In United States, you can stream Happyend on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Happyend
Hayato Kurihara
Yūta
Yukito Hidaka
Kō
Yuta Hayashi
Ata-chan
Shina Peng
Ming
ARAZI
Tomu
Kilala Inori
Fumi
Ayumu Nakajima
Okada
Masaru Yahagi
Taira
PUSHIM
Fukuko
Makiko Watanabe
Yoko
Shiro Sano
Principal Nagai
Yiqing Yan
Club Organizer
Happyend — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Happyend in United States?
Happyend is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Happyend on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Happyend is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Happyend in?
Happyend is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Happyend?
Happyend runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Happyend rated?
Happyend is rated 12A. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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