Terribly Happy
Seen it?2008 | 90 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Robert Hansen, 34, a young police officer from Copenhagen, is transferred against his will to the small town of Skarrild in Southern Jutland as a substitute Marshall. The transfer is Robert’s chance to start over. Whether he is allowed to return to his job in Copenhagen, all depends on how well he performs in this frontier town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
12 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$180K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henrik Ruben Genz
- Jakob CedergrenRobert Hansen
- Lene Maria ChristensenIngerlise Buhl
- Kim BodniaJørgen Buhl
- Lars BrygmannDr. Zerleng
- Anders HoveMerchant Moos
- Mathilde MaackDorthe
- Anh LeMrs. Moos
- Jens Jørn SpottagChief of Police
- Henrik LykkegaardPriest
- Peter Hesse OvergaardHelmuth