Happiness
1965, French. Directed by Agnès Varda.
Only a woman could dare to make this film.
Though married to the good-natured, beautiful Thérèse, young husband and father François finds himself falling unquestioningly into an affair with an attractive postal worker.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.5/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Happiness
Happiness is streaming on MUBI in India.
Stream
MUBI
MUBI Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Agnès VardaDirector
- Jean-Claude DrouotFrançois Chevalier
- Claire DrouotThérèse Chevalier
- Olivier DrouotPierrot Chevalier
- Sandrine DrouotGisou Chevalier
- Marie-France BoyerÉmilie Savignard
- Marcelle Faure-BertinBertin
- Manon LanclosMrs. Mesquier
- Sylvia SaurelYvette Mercier
- Marc EyraudJoseph Chevalier
- Christian RiehlCast
- Paul VecchialiPaul
- Yvonne DanyWedding Guest (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 February 1965
- Original title
- Le Bonheur
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Agnès Varda
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Happiness
Unfaithful
2002 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Woman Next Door
1981 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Madame Bovary
1949 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Married Woman
1964 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Emmanuelle
1974 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Leaving
2009 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Week with Marilyn
2011 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lady Chatterley
2006 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Elena Undone
2010 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Je Tu Il Elle
1974 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Happiness: quick answers
Is Happiness worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happiness?
Happiness runs 80 minutes (1h 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?
No age rating is listed for Happiness yet.
Which OTT platform is Happiness on?
Happiness is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happiness?
If you liked Happiness, try Unfaithful, The Woman Next Door, Madame Bovary.
Who directed Happiness?
Happiness (1965) was directed by Agnès Varda and stars Jean-Claude Drouot, Claire Drouot, Olivier Drouot.