The Happy Poet (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, The Happy Poet is a comedy film directed by Paul Gordon, running about 85 minutes. “An all organic, mostly vegetarian comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Bill, the title character, secures a very small loan to start his dream business--a health food stand--his struggles as an idealistic micro-business owner begin.
Who’s in it. The Happy Poet stars Paul Gordon as Bill, Jonny Mars as Donny, Chris Doubek as Curtis and Liz Fisher as Agnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Happy Poet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happy Poet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Poet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Poet (2010)?
- In US, The Happy Poet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Happy Poet worth watching?
- The Happy Poet holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Poet?
- The Happy Poet stars Paul Gordon, Jonny Mars, Chris Doubek, Liz Fisher and Sam Wainwright Douglas.