H Is for Happiness
“Happiness is inside all of us. You just have to find it.”
Synopsis
A twelve-year-old girl with boundless optimism and a unique view of the world is inspired by the strange new boy at school, and sets out to mend her broken family – whatever it takes.
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H is for Happiness | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sheedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Hoppe
- Original Title
- H Is for Happiness
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Cyan Films, Screen Australia, ScreenWest, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sheedy
Lisa Hoppe, Barry Jonsberg
Bonnie Elliott
Tenille Kennedy, Bryce Menzies, Lisa Hoppe, Julie Ryan, Jonathan Page
Department Leadership Roster
Tenille Kennedy
Producer
John Sheedy
Director
Lisa Hoppe
Producer
Julie Ryan
Producer
Nicki Gardiner
Production Design
Bonnie Elliott
Director of Photography
Lisa Hoppe
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About H Is for Happiness
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What is H Is for Happiness about?
A twelve-year-old girl with boundless optimism and a unique view of the world is inspired by the strange new boy at school, and sets out to mend her broken family – whatever it takes.
Who directed H Is for Happiness?
H Is for Happiness was directed by John Sheedy.
Who stars in H Is for Happiness?
The principal cast of H Is for Happiness includes Daisy Axon, Wesley Patten, Richard Roxburgh, Emma Booth, Miriam Margolyes.
When was H Is for Happiness released and how long is it?
H Is for Happiness was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is H Is for Happiness based on a book or true story?
H Is for Happiness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Jonsberg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for H Is for Happiness?
H Is for Happiness holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).