Happiness
Seen it?1998 | 140 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 522K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Solondz
- Jane AdamsJoy Jordan
- Philip Seymour HoffmanAllen
- Dylan BakerBill Maplewood
- Lara Flynn BoyleHelen Jordan
- Cynthia StevensonTrish Maplewood
- Louise LasserMona Jordan
- Ben GazzaraLenny Jordan
- Camryn ManheimKristina
- Rufus ReadBilly Maplewood
- Jon LovitzAndy Kornbluth