Be Happy(2026)
Be Happy Synopsis
Follows 50-year-old Val, a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom who seeks to reignite the spark in her marriage after her child heads to college.
Be Happy (2026) is a romance and drama film directed by Gabourey Sidibe, released on February 7, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, Russell Hornsby and Zing Ashford. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabourey Sidibe
- Writers:
- Cameron J. Ross
- Producers:
- Mona Scott, Angela White
- Production:
- Lifetime, Blue Butterfly Productions, Monami Productions, Motion Entertainment, Swirl Films
- Status:
- Released
Be Happy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tisha Campbell
as Val
Mekhi Phifer
as Peter Mosley
Russell Hornsby
as Ross
- Zing Ashford
Zing Ashford
as Kayla
Key crew
Directed by Gabourey Sidibe, written by Cameron J. Ross, produced by Mona Scott and Angela White.
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Be Happy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Be Happy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Be Happy online?
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Who stars in Be Happy?
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The main cast of Be Happy (2026) includes Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, Russell Hornsby and Zing Ashford. The film was directed by Gabourey Sidibe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Be Happy released?
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Be Happy was released on February 7, 2026 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Be Happy worth watching?
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Be Happy (2026) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.