Happiness (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1965, Happiness is a drama and romance film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 79 minutes. “Only a woman could dare to make this film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Though married to the good-natured, beautiful Thérèse, young husband and father François finds himself falling unquestioningly into an affair with an attractive postal worker.
Who’s in it. Happiness stars Jean-Claude Drouot as François Chevalier, Claire Drouot as Thérèse Chevalier, Olivier Drouot as Pierrot Chevalier and Sandrine Drouot as Gisou Chevalier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Happiness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happiness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happiness (1965)?
- In US, Happiness is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happiness worth watching?
- Happiness holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Happiness?
- Happiness stars Jean-Claude Drouot, Claire Drouot, Olivier Drouot, Sandrine Drouot and Marie-France Boyer.
- When was Happiness released?
- Happiness was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.