Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Happy Times

If you loved Happy Times, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Memories of Matsuko

Memories of Matsuko

2006★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy....

#2
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#3
Fast Girls

Fast Girls

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete....

#4
What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle....

#5
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#6
The Visit

The Visit

1964★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Carla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a multi-m...

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