Happiness
“You want. He wants. She wants. But nobody wants what I want.”
The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.
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About Happiness
Happiness is a 1998 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Todd Solondz. The cast is led by Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 900 ratings.
Happiness was produced by Good Machine and Killer Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 1998, and carries a NC-17 certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Todd Solondz
- Writers
- Todd Solondz
- Release date
- October 11, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Good Machine, Killer Films
Happiness cast & crew
Happiness was directed by Todd Solondz and written by Todd Solondz.
The cast features Jane Adams as Joy Jordan, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Allen, Dylan Baker as Bill Maplewood, Lara Flynn Boyle as Helen Jordan, Cynthia Stevenson as Trish Maplewood, and Louise Lasser as Mona Jordan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robbie Kondor, cinematography is by Maryse Alberti, and it was produced by Ted Hope and Christine Vachon.
Is Happiness worth watching?
Happiness holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 942 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Happiness is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Happiness
Jane Adams
Joy Jordan
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Allen
Dylan Baker
Bill Maplewood
Lara Flynn Boyle
Helen Jordan
Cynthia Stevenson
Trish Maplewood
Louise Lasser
Mona Jordan
Ben Gazzara
Lenny Jordan
Camryn Manheim
Kristina
Rufus Read
Billy Maplewood
Jon Lovitz
Andy Kornbluth
Jared Harris
Vlad
Gerry Becker
Psychiatrist
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Happiness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Happiness in United States?
Happiness is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Happiness in?
Happiness is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Happiness?
Happiness runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Happiness rated?
Happiness is rated NC-17. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 942 ratings.
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