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Terribly Happy

2008·Movie·90 min·6.2(118)

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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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
#infidelity#small town#denmark#country life#dark comedy#psychological thriller

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.

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Cast of Terribly Happy

Jakob Cedergren

Jakob Cedergren

Robert Hansen

Lene Maria Christensen

Lene Maria Christensen

Ingerlise Buhl

Kim Bodnia

Kim Bodnia

Jørgen Buhl

Lars Brygmann

Lars Brygmann

Dr. Zerleng

Anders Hove

Anders Hove

Merchant Moos

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Mathilde Maack

Dorthe

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Anh Le

Mrs. Moos

Jens Jørn Spottag

Jens Jørn Spottag

Chief of Police

Henrik Lykkegaard

Henrik Lykkegaard

Priest

Peter Hesse Overgaard

Peter Hesse Overgaard

Helmuth

Niels Skousen

Niels Skousen

Hansi

Lars Lunøe

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.

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