Happiness (1998) Apr 2026

: A suburban father and therapist who tries to balance his monstrous urges with his role as a family man.

: Won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the National Board of Review award for Best Ensemble Cast.

: A lonely, self-loathing office worker who makes obscene phone calls to strangers. Themes to Watch For Happiness (1998)

: A new 4K digital restoration is available from Criterion Collection and retailers like Amazon. Plot & Character Breakdown

: Jane Adams (Joy Jordan), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Allen), Dylan Baker (Bill Maplewood), Lara Flynn Boyle (Helen Jordan), Ben Gazzara (Lenny Jordan). : A suburban father and therapist who tries

Todd Solondz’s Happiness (1998) is a landmark of American independent cinema, famous for its unflinching, darkly comedic exploration of the "perverse acts" and profound loneliness hidden behind the facade of suburban normalcy. It is widely regarded by critics as one of the most disturbing yet audaciously empathetic films ever made. Director & Writer : Todd Solondz

: The "perfect" suburban housewife who is completely unaware that her husband, Bill, is a pedophile. Themes to Watch For : A new 4K

The film follows the interconnected lives of the three Jordan sisters in New Jersey: