Happy Accidents

2000, Comedy/Romance, 1h 50m

63 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Happy Accidents has enough quirkiness and charm to rise above the more formulaic entries in the romantic comedy genre. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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 (Marisa Tomei) is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam (Vincent D'Onofrio) begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.
  • Rating:
    R (Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Brad Anderson
  • Producer:
    Susan A. Stover
  • Writer:
    Brad Anderson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $688.5K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    IFC Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Stereo

Cast & Crew

Marisa Tomei
Ruby Weaver
Vincent D'Onofrio
Sam Deed
Nadia Dajani
Gretchen
Tovah Feldshuh
Lillian
Holland Taylor
Therapist
Richard Portnow
Trip
Sean Gullette
Mark
Cara Buono
Bette
Liana Pai
Claire
Tamara Jenkins
Robin
José Zúñiga
Jose
Bronson Dudley
Victor
Anthony Michael Hall
Famous Actor
Brad Anderson
Director
Brad Anderson
Writer
Susan A. Stover
Producer
Jonathan Sehring
Executive Producer
Caroline Kaplan
Executive Producer
John Sloss
Executive Producer
Derrick Tseng
Line Producer
Terry Stacey
Cinematography
Brad Anderson
Film Editing
Sophia Lin
Unit Production Manager
Susan Block
Production Design
Victoria Farrell
Costume Design
Evan Lurie
Original Music
Linda Cohen
Music Supervisor
Lisa Janowski
First Assistant Director
Janna Delury
Script Supervisor
Lucio Seixas
Art Director
Kara Cressman
Set Decoration
Antonia Xereas
Hair Stylist
Antonia Xereas
Makeup Artist
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Critic Reviews for Happy Accidents

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Audience Reviews for Happy Accidents

  • Jul 15, 2012
    This was recently on Entertainment Weekly's 50 Best Movies You've Never Seen list, and it certainly is awesome despite its kooky concept of whether Ruby's new lover is a potentially dangerous paranoid-delusional or if he's actually a time traveler from 2470. What I really enjoyed is that I couldn't figure it out either. Sam's backstory and mission are convincingly explained away by some futuristic developments, but everything the shrink says about temporal lobe epilepsy seems valid as well. Vincent D'Onofrio is just sweet enough and just lazy-faced-crazy enough to lend a slight disturbance to this otherwise light romance.
    Alice S Super Reviewer
  • Jan 03, 2012
    This was a pretty good movie. Solid performances from the cast and the hint of mystery make the movie intriguing to watch, if anything else. It's not mind-blowing by any means and it lacks something, and I'm not sure what it would've been, that might have made the movie better. But, again, it's a solid movie. Nothing more, nothing less.
    Jesse O Super Reviewer
  • Jan 03, 2012
    It Like like K-PAX, but with Tomei and D'Onofrio relationship as the centerpiece. Quirky and Romantic, it really doesn't reach mind bending for me. The tension of the story is held squarely "Is D'Onofrio" sane or a time traveler. There is a quirky chemestry that works, D'Onofrio is smitten with Tormei and Tormei is in love with his dedication to her (after a life full of failed romances).
    Bill C Super Reviewer
  • Jan 11, 2009
    It was okay. I don't think I'm the right audience for romantic films , I guess.
    Marion R Super Reviewer
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