Why is Mrs B. Happy? (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1968, Why is Mrs B. Happy? is a documentary film directed by Erika Runge, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a miner's wife in the Ruhr area, and the story of 40 years of a worker's life in Germany. The biographical film acknowledges the proletarian tradition and is considered to be one of the most important documentary films of the late 60s that tried to combine the private sphere with the reality of society. The film's fascination lies, above all, in the personal charisma of the miner's widow from Duisburg. She knows how to tell the story in a vivacious and exciting way.
Who’s in it. Why is Mrs B. Happy? stars Maria Bürger as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Why is Mrs B. Happy? has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why is Mrs B. Happy? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why is Mrs B. Happy? tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why is Mrs B. Happy? (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why is Mrs B. Happy? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why is Mrs B. Happy? worth watching?
- Why is Mrs B. Happy? holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why is Mrs B. Happy??
- Why is Mrs B. Happy? stars Maria Bürger.
- When was Why is Mrs B. Happy? released?
- Why is Mrs B. Happy? was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.