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Happiness

“You want. He wants. She wants. But nobody wants what I want.”

1998 · 2 h 20 min
Directed by Todd Solondz
ComedyDrama

Cast

Jane Adams Jon Lovitz Philip Seymour Hoffman Dylan Baker Lara Flynn Boyle Justin Elvin

Credits

Written by: Todd Solondz

Plot

The interconnected lives of three sisters and others in New Jersey, including a pedophile psychiatrist and an obscene phone caller, are explored in a black comedy that treats grim themes with compassion.

Sinekatalog’s take

A dark, disturbing and compassionate black comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (81,015 votes)
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