Happy Tears
“There's an art to going home without going crazy.”
Synopsis
Two sisters return home to care for their aging father.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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HAPPY TEARS - Official US Theatrical Trailer in HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-21
Top Cast
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Parker Posey
Jane
Demi Moore
Laura
Ellen Barkin
Shelly
Christian Camargo
Jackson
Rip Torn
Joe
Billy Magnussen
Ray
Richard Barlow
Mitch
Peter Patrikios
Driver
Susan Blommaert
Mallory
Celia Weston
Neighbor
Tom McNutt
Neighbor
Roger Rees
Antiques Dealer
Marilyn Yoblick
Yard Sale Woman
Patti D'Arbanville
Joe's Nurse
Sebastian Roché
Laurent
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Lichtenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitchell Lichtenstein
- Original Score
- Robert Miller
- Original Title
- Happy Tears
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $22K
- Production Studios
- Pierpoline Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Lichtenstein
Mitchell Lichtenstein
Robert Miller
Jamie Anderson
Joe Landauer
Joyce Pierpoline, Jonathan Gray, Gregory Elias, Timothy J. DeBaets
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Lichtenstein
Writer
Joyce Pierpoline
Producer
Mitchell Lichtenstein
Director
Jamie Anderson
Director of Photography
Paul Avery
Production Design
Stacey Battat
Costume Design
Robert Miller
Original Music Composer
Joe Landauer
Editor
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Tears
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Tears about?
Two sisters return home to care for their aging father.
Who directed Happy Tears?
Happy Tears was directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein.
Who stars in Happy Tears?
The principal cast of Happy Tears includes Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin, Christian Camargo, Rip Torn.
When was Happy Tears released and how long is it?
Happy Tears was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Happy Tears make at the box office?
Happy Tears grossed $22K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Tears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Tears was composed by Robert Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Tears?
Happy Tears holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).