Happy
Synopsis
Happy is a 2011 feature documentary film directed, written, and co-produced by Roko Belic. It explores human happiness through interviews with people from all walks of life in 14 different countries, weaving in the newest findings of positive psychology. Director Roko Belic was originally inspired to create the film after producer/director Tom Shadyac (Liar, Liar, Patch Adams, Bruce Almighty) showed him an article in the New York Times entitled "A New Measure of Well Being From a Happy Little Kingdom". The article ranks the United States as the 23rd happiest country in the world. Shadyac then suggested that Belic make a documentary about happiness. Belic spent several years interviewing over 20 people, ranging from leading happiness researchers to a rickshaw driver in Kolkatta, a family living in a "co-housing community" in Denmark, a woman who was run over by a truck, a Cajun fisherman, and more.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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HAPPY - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roko Belic
- Screenplay & Story
- Roko Belic
- Original Title
- Happy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Production Studios
- Wadi Rum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roko Belic
Roko Belic
Pamela Harris, Tom Shadyac, Adrian Belic, Hiji Han Shimizu, Frances Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Harris
Producer
Roko Belic
Writer
Adrian Belic
Producer
Hiji Han Shimizu
Producer
Frances Reid
Producer
Jess Furman
Producer
Roko Belic
Producer
Bhagyashree Raorane
Producer
Roko Belic
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy
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What is Happy about?
Happy is a 2011 feature documentary film directed, written, and co-produced by Roko Belic. It explores human happiness through interviews with people from all walks of life in 14 different countries, weaving in the newest findings of positive psychology. Director Roko Belic was originally inspired to create the film after producer/director Tom Shadyac (Liar, Liar, Patch Adams, Bruce Almighty) showed him an article in the New York Times entitled "A New Measure of Well Being From a Happy Little Kingdom". The article ranks the United States as the 23rd happiest country in the world. Shadyac then suggested that Belic make a documentary about happiness. Belic spent several years interviewing over 20 people, ranging from leading happiness researchers to a rickshaw driver in Kolkatta, a family living in a "co-housing community" in Denmark, a woman who was run over by a truck, a Cajun fisherman, and more.
Who directed Happy?
Happy was directed by Roko Belic.
Who stars in Happy?
The principal cast of Happy includes Gregory Berns, Roy Blanchard, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Tenzin Gyatso, Richard Davison.
When was Happy released and how long is it?
Happy was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy?
Happy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).