The Happy Film (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, The Happy Film is a documentary film directed by Ben Nabors, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. New York designer Stefan Sagmeister lives in the city of his dreams, and creates work for the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jay-Z. Business is good, creative juices are flowing, and yet he suspects there must be more to life. Sagmeister takes on the daunting project of changing his personality by trying to figure out the causes of happiness. On the advice of a trusted psychologist Sagmeister experiments with three different approaches: meditation, therapy, and drugs. The Happy Film follows his pursuit, and all that he encounters along the way: joy, ecstasy, heartbreak, change, love, and death.
Who’s in it. The Happy Film stars Stefan Sagmeister as Self, Hillman Curtis as Self and Ben Nabors as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Happy Film has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Happy Film page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Film 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 The Happy Film (2017)?
- In US, The Happy Film is available to 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 The Happy Film worth watching?
- The Happy Film holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Film?
- The Happy Film stars Stefan Sagmeister, Hillman Curtis and Ben Nabors.
- When was The Happy Film released?
- The Happy Film was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.