Happiness Runs
“Generation Lost”
Synopsis
The neglected child of parents living on a commune, Victor is helpless to resist the atmosphere of sex and drugs that permeates his world, but he's smart enough to know that if he is going to survive, he has to get out.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joni Barth
Rachel's Mom
Kirsten Berman
Jenny
Mark Boone Junior
Victor's Father
Joseph Castanon
Little Mackie
Richard Edson
Pete
Andie MacDowell
Victor's Mother
Jesse Plemons
Chad
Hanna Hall
Becky
AnnaLisa Erickson
Nancy
Shiloh Fernandez
Jake
Rutger Hauer
Insley
Ann Magnuson
Chad's Mom
Steven Christopher Parker
Tao
Laura Peters
Rachel
Rich Sickler
Harris
Tyler Steelman
Nardo
John Walcutt
Becky's Father
Mark L. Young
Victor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Sherman
- Original Title
- Happiness Runs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Strand Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Sherman
Adam Sherman
Aaron Platt
Jonathan Alberts
Tatiana Kelly, Stephen Israel
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Sherman
Screenplay
Adam Sherman
Director
Aaron Platt
Director of Photography
Michael Fitzgerald
Production Design
Stephen Israel
Producer
Emily Batson
Costume Design
Jonathan Alberts
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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MovieLens[30K:40K]
2010
AMDB-1501-2000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happiness Runs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happiness Runs about?
The neglected child of parents living on a commune, Victor is helpless to resist the atmosphere of sex and drugs that permeates his world, but he's smart enough to know that if he is going to survive, he has to get out.
Who directed Happiness Runs?
Happiness Runs was directed by Adam Sherman.
Who stars in Happiness Runs?
The principal cast of Happiness Runs includes Joni Barth, Kirsten Berman, Mark Boone Junior, Joseph Castanon, Richard Edson.
When was Happiness Runs released and how long is it?
Happiness Runs was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happiness Runs?
Happiness Runs holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).