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7/10Simply too hard to watch due to the subject matter. But... it is clearly an excellent film, I just can't recommend anyone watch it. Enter at your own risk.
Reviewed on April 28, 2021
Happiness(1998)
You want. He wants. She wants. But nobody wants what I want.
7.4(977)2h 20m1998-10-11
ComedyDrama
Happiness Synopsis
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.
Happiness (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Todd Solondz, released on October 11, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker and Lara Flynn Boyle. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 977 ratings.
- Director:
- Todd Solondz
- Writers:
- Todd Solondz
- Producers:
- Ted Hope, Christine Vachon
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- Robbie Kondor
- Production:
- Good Machine, Killer Films
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Happiness (1998) Trailer
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Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Louise Lasser
as Mona Jordan
Ben Gazzara
as Lenny Jordan
Camryn Manheim
as Kristina
Rufus Read
as Billy Maplewood
Jon Lovitz
as Andy Kornbluth
Jared Harris
as Vlad
Gerry Becker
as Psychiatrist
Key crew
Directed by Todd Solondz, written by Todd Solondz, produced by Ted Hope and Christine Vachon.
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Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 977 ratings.
ARGMAN
2/10weird is not necessarily creative
Reviewed on February 25, 2024
loi2poisson
Great film, but I won't be watching it again anytime soon woops... Yes, enter at your own risk TW: read the keywords
Reviewed on February 20, 2026
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Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Happiness?
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The main cast of Happiness (1998) includes Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle and Cynthia Stevenson. The film was directed by Todd Solondz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happiness released?
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Happiness was released on October 11, 1998 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Happiness worth watching?
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Happiness (1998) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 977 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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