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Happiness (1998)
Director: Todd Solondz
Cast: Jane Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle
7.7
84%Runtime140 min
RatingNC-17
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The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Happiness is a critically acclaimed 1998 film directed by Todd Solondz, known for its dark comedy and exploration of disturbing human behavior. The film has an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.7/10 on IMDb, indicating positive reception from both critics and the general audience.
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Todd Solondz's unflinching and darkly comedic exploration of the complexities of human nature, featuring an ensemble cast and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths.
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Happiness is a 1998 American black comedy-drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Jane Adams, Elizabeth Ashley, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Ben Gazzara, Jared Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Louise Lasser, Jon Lovitz, Camryn Manheim, Rufus Read, and Cynthia Stevenson. The film revolves around the lives of three sisters, their parents, their lovers, and others around them. The film was awarded the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival for "its bold tracking of controversial contemporary themes, richly-layered subtext, and remarkable fluidity of visual style," and the cast received the National Board of Review award for best ensemble performance.
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