Happy Valley (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2014, Happy Valley is a documentary film directed by Amir Bar-Lev, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. The children of "Happy Valley" were victimized for years, by a key member of the legendary Penn State college football program. But were Jerry Sandusky’s crimes an open secret? With rare access, director Amir Bar-Lev delves beneath the headlines to tell a modern American parable of guilt, redemption, and identity.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Happy Valley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Valley page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Happy Valley (2014)?
In US, Happy Valley is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Happy Valley worth watching?
Happy Valley holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Happy Valley released?
Happy Valley was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.