The Happy Housewife(2010)
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The Happy Housewife Synopsis
Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.
The Happy Housewife (2010) is a drama and romance film directed by Antoinette Beumer, released on April 15, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra, Joke Tjalsma and Jaap Spijkers. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Antoinette Beumer
- Writers:
- Karen van Holst Pellekaan, Heleen van Royen, Marnie Blok
- Producers:
- Hans de Weers, Dirk Zeelenberg, Reinout Oerlemans
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Pot
- Composer:
- Tom Holkenborg
- Production:
- Inspiration Pictures, Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Happy Housewife (2010) Trailer
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The Happy Housewife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carice van Houten
as Lea Meijer
Waldemar Torenstra
as Harry Meijer
Joke Tjalsma
as Henriette
Jaap Spijkers
as Theo
Myranda Jongeling
as Machteld
Gijs de Lange
as Vader
Marcel Hensema
as Beau
Willem de Wolf
as Enzo
Maike Meijer
as Brigit
Eric van der Donk
as Meneer Zevenhoven
Key crew
Directed by Antoinette Beumer, written by Karen van Holst Pellekaan, Heleen van Royen and Marnie Blok, produced by Hans de Weers, Dirk Zeelenberg and Reinout Oerlemans.
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The Happy Housewife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Happy Housewife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Happy Housewife online?
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The Happy Housewife (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Happy Housewife?
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The main cast of The Happy Housewife (2010) includes Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra, Joke Tjalsma, Jaap Spijkers and Myranda Jongeling. The film was directed by Antoinette Beumer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Happy Housewife released?
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The Happy Housewife was released on April 15, 2010 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Happy Housewife worth watching?
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The Happy Housewife (2010) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Happy Housewife?
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Yes. The official The Happy Housewife trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.