Waiting for Happiness (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, Waiting for Happiness is a drama film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighborhood: He can no longer speak the local dialect, and he wears western clothes that immediately cast him as an outsider. But, as Abdallah spends time with a young boy and an elderly electrician, he can't help but feel a sense of loss for the life he's abandoning
Who’s in it. Waiting for Happiness stars Khatra Ould Abder Kader as Khatra, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid as Maata, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould as Abdallah and Nana Diakité as Nana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Waiting for Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Happiness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Happiness (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for Happiness worth watching?
- Waiting for Happiness holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for Happiness?
- Waiting for Happiness stars Khatra Ould Abder Kader, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould, Nana Diakité and Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda.
- When was Waiting for Happiness released?
- Waiting for Happiness was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.