Happiness (1998)
You want. He wants. She wants. But nobody wants what I want.
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.
Director: Todd Solondz
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: October 11, 1998
Cast
- Jane Adams - Joy Jordan
- Philip Seymour Hoffman - Allen
- Dylan Baker - Bill Maplewood
- Lara Flynn Boyle - Helen Jordan
- Cynthia Stevenson - Trish Maplewood
- Louise Lasser - Mona Jordan
- Ben Gazzara - Lenny Jordan
- Camryn Manheim - Kristina
- Rufus Read - Billy Maplewood
- Jon Lovitz - Andy Kornbluth
Screenplay
- Todd Solondz (Screenplay)
Music: Robbie Kondor
Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Editing: Alan Oxman
Production: Good Machine, Killer Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Political Satire and Social Folly, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
pedophilia, depression, suicide, secret love, rape, strike, sibling relationship, new jersey, therapist, female lover, dark comedy, satire, partnership, stalker, sister
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Happiness about?
- 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.
- Who directed Happiness?
- Happiness was directed by Todd Solondz.
- Who stars in Happiness?
- Happiness stars Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Cynthia Stevenson, Louise Lasser.
- How long is Happiness?
- Happiness has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Happiness?
- Happiness is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Happiness?
- Happiness had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Happiness gross?
- Happiness grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Happiness produced?
- Happiness was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Happiness?
- The themes of Happiness include: Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Political Satire and Social Folly, Dark Comedy and Irony.