For Happiness (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1917, For Happiness is a drama film directed by Evgeny Bauer, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. Since Zoya Verenskaya's husband passed away ten years ago, she has been devoted to her daughter Lee. At present, Lee is in poor health, and she is in danger of losing her eyesight. Zoya's suitor Dmitry wants to get married, but Zoya is determined to wait until Lee is better. Then, on a vacation in the Crimea, they learn Lee's true feelings for Dmitry, and suddenly all of their lives are thrown into turmoil.
Who’s in it. For Happiness stars Nikolai Radin as Dmitry, a lawyer, Lidiya Koreneva as Zoya Verenskaya, rich widow, Tasya Borman as Zoya's daughter and Emma Bauer as The girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, For 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 For Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Happiness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Happiness (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Happiness worth watching?
- For Happiness holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Happiness?
- For Happiness stars Nikolai Radin, Lidiya Koreneva, Tasya Borman, Emma Bauer and Lev Kuleshov.
- When was For Happiness released?
- For Happiness was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.