Happiness Is in the Field
1995, French. Directed by Étienne Chatiliez.
Francis, the boss of a small plumbing supply company, is harassed by tax collectors, striking employees, and an impossible wife and daughter. His only joy is sharing lunch with his friend Gerard. Then a TV show called "where are you?" shows a woman from Gers who is searching for her husband who disappeared 28 years ago. The lost husband looks like an identical twin of Francis...
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Happiness Is in the Field
Happiness Is in the Field is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Étienne ChatiliezDirector
- Michel SerraultFrancis Bergeade
- Eddy MitchellGérard 'Gégé' Tilier
- Sabine AzémaNicole Bergeade
- Carmen MauraDolores Thivart
- François MorelPouillaud
- Patrick BouchiteyJean-Paul « J.P. » Delépine
- Roger GicquelCharles, l'animateur
- Catherine JacobMadame André dit « Lolotte »
- Yolande MoreauLucette
- Olivier Saladinun client du garage
- Joël CantonaNono
- Daniel RussoAndré le patron de l'hotel
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1995
- Original title
- Le bonheur est dans le pré
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Florence Quentin
- Budget
- $13M
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Happiness Is in the Field: quick answers
Is Happiness Is in the Field worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happiness Is in the Field?
Happiness Is in the Field runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Happiness Is in the Field have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Happiness Is in the Field. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Happiness Is in the Field parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Happiness Is in the Field yet.
Which OTT platform is Happiness Is in the Field on?
Happiness Is in the Field is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happiness Is in the Field?
If you liked Happiness Is in the Field, try The Dinner Game, The Women on the 6th Floor, The Closet.
Who directed Happiness Is in the Field?
Happiness Is in the Field (1995) was directed by Étienne Chatiliez and stars Michel Serrault, Eddy Mitchell, Sabine Azéma.