

Terribly Happy
Robert Hansen, 34, a young police officer from Copenhagen, is transferred against his will to the small town of Skarrild in Southern Jutland as a substitute Marshall. The transfer is Robert’s chance to start over. Whether he is allowed to return to his job in Copenhagen, all depends on how well he performs in this frontier town.
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Where is Terribly Happy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Terribly Happy
Terribly Happy is a 2008 Danish-language drama and thriller film directed by Henrik Ruben Genz. The cast is led by Jakob Cedergren, Lene Maria Christensen, Kim Bodnia. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Terribly Happy was produced by Fine & Mellow Productions and made in Denmark. It was released on July 15, 2008. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Henrik Ruben Genz
- Writers
- Dunja Gry Jensen, Henrik Ruben Genz
- Release date
- July 15, 2008
- Original language
- Danish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Fine & Mellow Productions
Terribly Happy cast & crew
Terribly Happy was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz and written by Dunja Gry Jensen and Henrik Ruben Genz.
The cast features Jakob Cedergren as Robert Hansen, Lene Maria Christensen as Ingerlise Buhl, Kim Bodnia as Jørgen Buhl, Lars Brygmann as Dr. Zerleng, Anders Hove as Merchant Moos, and Mathilde Maack as Dorthe.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Thomas Gammeltoft and Tina Dalhoff.
Is Terribly Happy worth watching?
Terribly Happy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Terribly Happy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Terribly Happy
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Cast of Terribly Happy

Jakob Cedergren
Robert Hansen

Lene Maria Christensen
Ingerlise Buhl

Kim Bodnia
Jørgen Buhl

Lars Brygmann
Dr. Zerleng

Anders Hove
Merchant Moos
Mathilde Maack
Dorthe
Anh Le
Mrs. Moos

Jens Jørn Spottag
Chief of Police

Henrik Lykkegaard
Priest

Peter Hesse Overgaard
Helmuth

Niels Skousen
Hansi

Lars Lunøe
Nissum
Terribly Happy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Terribly Happy in United States?
Terribly Happy is streaming on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Terribly Happy on OVID?
Yes — Terribly Happy is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is Terribly Happy in?
Terribly Happy is originally in Danish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Terribly Happy?
Terribly Happy runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Terribly Happy rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 118 ratings.











