Extreme Happiness (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 2010, Extreme Happiness is a drama film directed by Arnaldo Jabor, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Shortly after World War II, the city of Rio de Janeiro experiments a period of great cultural, political and economic effervescence, when all the dreams – or nearly all – seem possible. In this exciting scenery of transformation, Paulo discovers love, friendship and sex through his childhood and adolescence in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
Who’s in it. Extreme Happiness stars Marco Nanini as Grandpa Noel, Dan Stulbach as Marcos, Mariana Lima as Sofia and João Miguel as Bené, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Extreme Happiness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extreme Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extreme Happiness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extreme Happiness (2010)?
- In US, Extreme Happiness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Extreme Happiness worth watching?
- Extreme Happiness holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extreme Happiness?
- Extreme Happiness stars Marco Nanini, Dan Stulbach, Mariana Lima, João Miguel and Maria Luísa Mendonça.
- When was Extreme Happiness released?
- Extreme Happiness was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.
