Happy Times movie poster

Happy Times

"An hilarious look at life and the pursuit of happiness!"

December 31, 2000 1h 42m 7.1/10 (58 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Happy Times is a drama/comedy film. directed by Zhang Yimou.

Starring Zhao Benshan, Dong Jie, and Dong Li-Fan

Synopsis

Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (58 votes)
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Budget $1.9M Production budget
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Box Office $240.1K 0.1x return
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Budget
$1,900,000
Revenue
$240,093

Production Companies

  • Guangxi Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Times about?

Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.

Who directed Happy Times?

Happy Times was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Happy Times?

Happy Times has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Happy Times released?

Happy Times was released on December 31, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Happy Times?

The main cast of Happy Times includes Zhao Benshan, Dong Jie, Dong Li-Fan, Fu Biao, Li Xuejian.