Happiness
1998, English. Directed by Todd Solondz.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Worth the Hype
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Happiness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1998.
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Cast & crew
- Todd SolondzDirector
- 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
- Jared HarrisVlad
- Gerry BeckerPsychiatrist
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Todd Solondz
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $2.8M
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Happiness: quick answers
What comes after Happiness?
Next in the series: Life During Wartime (2010).
Is Happiness worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 998 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happiness?
Happiness runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Happiness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Happiness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Happiness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Happiness is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Happiness on?
Happiness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1998. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happiness?
If you liked Happiness, try Kinds of Kindness, Margot at the Wedding, Family Weekend.
Who directed Happiness?
Happiness (1998) was directed by Todd Solondz and stars Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker.