What Is Happiness? (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 4

What Is Happiness? poster

Released in 1991, What Is Happiness? is a fantasy and animation film directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, running about 15 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on a series of books authored by Ryuho Ookawa. Alto is going home from school, when he finds a girl who calls herself an angel.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, What Is Happiness? has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Is Happiness? page.

If you liked it. Fans of What Is Happiness? tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What Is Happiness? (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Is Happiness? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is What Is Happiness? worth watching?
What Is Happiness? holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was What Is Happiness? released?
What Is Happiness? was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.