Happy New Year is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
Where to watch Happy New Year
🇿🇦 South Africa
Good to know
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Release date
- 1987-08-07
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Language
- German
- Box office
- $41,232
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Delphi IV Productions
About Happy New Year
Happy New Year is a 1987 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Romance genres, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Peter Falk, Charles Durning and Tom Courtenay. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Happy New Year in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Happy New Year in South Africa?+
In South Africa, Happy New Year is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Happy New Year on Netflix?+
Happy New Year is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.
How long is Happy New Year?+
Happy New Year has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who stars in Happy New Year?+
Happy New Year stars Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay, Tracy Brooks Swope and Ruben Rabasa.
When did Happy New Year come out?+
Happy New Year is a 1987 movie directed by John G. Avildsen.
What genre is Happy New Year?+
Happy New Year is Comedy, Crime and Romance film.
Who directed Happy New Year?+
Happy New Year was directed by John G. Avildsen.
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