The Definition of Happiness (2025)
As the elusive pursuit of happiness plunges humanity deeper into depression, Tim is forced onto a transformative journey that challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be happy.
In a world obsessed with happiness, so many of us are feeling more lost than ever. After a life-altering accident, Tim travels across four countries to explore how we define happiness — and whether we’re even asking the right questions. What he discovers could change the way we live, and what we value, forever.
Director: Tim Elwin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Cast
- Tim Elwin - Lead
- Wallace J. Nichols - Expert
- Tom Nash - Speaker
- Sonja Lyubomirsky - Expert
- Felice Jacka
- Adrienne O’Neil - Expert
- Gabriele Oettingen - expert
- Tim Sharp - Expert
- Bryce Hastings - Expert
- Samuel Mehr - Expert
Screenplay
Production: Urban Ripples Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
depression, resilience, purpose, documentary film, well-being, happiness
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Definition of Happiness about?
- In a world obsessed with happiness, so many of us are feeling more lost than ever. After a life-altering accident, Tim travels across four countries to explore how we define happiness — and whether we’re even asking the right questions. What he discovers could change the way we live, and what we value, forever.
- Who directed The Definition of Happiness?
- The Definition of Happiness was directed by Tim Elwin.
- Who stars in The Definition of Happiness?
- The Definition of Happiness stars Tim Elwin, Wallace J. Nichols, Tom Nash, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Felice Jacka, Adrienne O’Neil.
- How long is The Definition of Happiness?
- The Definition of Happiness has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Definition of Happiness?
- The Definition of Happiness is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of The Definition of Happiness?
- The Definition of Happiness had a budget of $50,000.
- Where was The Definition of Happiness produced?
- The Definition of Happiness was produced in Australia.