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Happiness (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1935, Happiness is a comedy film directed by Aleksandr Medvedkin, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A hapless loser (with the surname of Loser) undergoes misadventures with avaracious clergy, a tired horse, and a walking granary (among other things) on his road to collectivized happiness.

Who’s in it. Happiness stars Pyotr Zinovyev as Khmyr, Yelena Yegorova as Anna Khmyrova, Nikolai Cherkasov and Mikhail Gipsi as Taras Platonovich, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happiness page.

If you liked it. Fans of Happiness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Happiness (1935)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Happiness worth watching?
Happiness holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Happiness?
Happiness stars Pyotr Zinovyev, Yelena Yegorova, Nikolai Cherkasov, Mikhail Gipsi and Viktor Kulakov.
When was Happiness released?
Happiness was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.