Happiness Costs Nothing
Seen it?2003 | 93 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A man in his forties has had enough. He leaves his loveless family, uninspiring job and fake friends and tries to find something more. He meets a young woman he falls for, but she puts him on the test.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 789 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mimmo Calopresti
- Mimmo CaloprestiSergio
- Vincent PerezFrancesco
- Fabrizia SacchiClaudia
- Peppe ServilloGianni
- Luisa De SantisLucia
- Valeria Bruni TedeschiCarla
- Laura BettiSuora guardiana
- Francesca NeriSara
- Francesco SicilianoVicino di Sergio
- Edoardo MinciottiSimone