Be Happy
Synopsis
Follows 50-year-old Val, a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom who seeks to reignite the spark in her marriage after her child heads to college.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabourey Sidibe
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron J. Ross
- Original Title
- Be Happy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lifetime, Blue Butterfly Productions, Monami Productions, Motion Entertainment, Swirl Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabourey Sidibe
Cameron J. Ross
Mary J. Blige, Mona Scott, Angela White, Nick Roses, Mychael Chinn
Department Leadership Roster
Gabourey Sidibe
Director
Mona Scott
Producer
Cameron J. Ross
Writer
Angela White
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Be Happy
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What is Be Happy about?
Follows 50-year-old Val, a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom who seeks to reignite the spark in her marriage after her child heads to college.
Who directed Be Happy?
Be Happy was directed by Gabourey Sidibe.
Who stars in Be Happy?
The principal cast of Be Happy includes Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, Russell Hornsby, Zing Ashford.
When was Be Happy released and how long is it?
Be Happy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.