Happiness
“You want. He wants. She wants. But nobody wants what I want.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ari Aster on Happiness
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-03-18
Top Cast
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Jane Adams
Joy Jordan
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Allen
Dylan Baker
Bill Maplewood
Lara Flynn Boyle
Helen Jordan
Cynthia Stevenson
Trish Maplewood
Louise Lasser
Mona Jordan
Ben Gazzara
Lenny Jordan
Camryn Manheim
Kristina
Rufus Read
Billy Maplewood
Jon Lovitz
Andy Kornbluth
Jared Harris
Vlad
Gerry Becker
Psychiatrist
Elizabeth Ashley
Diane Freed
Justin Elvin
Timmy Maplewood
Lila Glantzman-Leib
Chloe Maplewood
Arthur J. Nascarella
Detective Berman
Molly Shannon
Nancy
Ann Harada
Kay
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.93x
-$200K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Solondz
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Solondz
- Original Score
- Robbie Kondor
- Original Title
- Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Good Machine, Killer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Solondz
Todd Solondz
Robbie Kondor
Maryse Alberti, Storn Peterson, Stephen Kazmierski
Alan Oxman
Ted Hope, Christine Vachon, David Linde, James Schamus
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Solondz
Director
Todd Solondz
Screenplay
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Alan Oxman
Editor
Robbie Kondor
Original Music Composer
Kathryn Nixon
Costume Design
Ted Hope
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happiness about?
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.
Who directed Happiness?
Happiness was directed by Todd Solondz.
Who stars in Happiness?
The principal cast of Happiness includes Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Cynthia Stevenson.
When was Happiness released and how long is it?
Happiness was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Happiness?
Happiness had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $2.8M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happiness was composed by Robbie Kondor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happiness?
Happiness holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).