Happy Place (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, Happy Place is a drama film directed by Helen Shaver, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. "Welcome to the zoo," Samira is advised as she’s admitted to an in-patient care facility in the wake of a suicide attempt. As she slowly familiarizes herself with her fellow residents and their idiosyncratic traits, a makeshift community takes shape.
Who’s in it. Happy Place stars Clark Backo as Samira, Mary Walsh as Mildred, Sheila McCarthy as Joyce and Marie-Ève Perron as Celine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Happy Place has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Place (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Place change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Place worth watching?
- Happy Place holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Place?
- Happy Place stars Clark Backo, Mary Walsh, Sheila McCarthy, Marie-Ève Perron and Liisa Repo-Martell.
- When was Happy Place released?
- Happy Place was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.