The Happiest Man on Earth (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, The Happiest Man on Earth is a documentary film directed by Joonas Berghäll, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely 40-year-old man sits on the balcony of a Finnish apartment building. Joonas Berghäll has learned that he will die in 14 years’ time, unless he changes his way of living or attitude towards life. Joonas wants to make a film about the state of wellbeing of Finnish men, drawing from his own experiences and mirroring the society at large. The film is built around six stories. It starts with the context of school and proceeds through the contexts of military service, custody battle, burnout and substance abuse to end on the subject of premature death caused by health problems.
Who’s in it. The Happiest Man on Earth stars Joonas Berghäll as Himself / Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Happiest Man on Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happiest Man on Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happiest Man on Earth 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 Happiest Man on Earth (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Happiest Man on Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Happiest Man on Earth worth watching?
- The Happiest Man on Earth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happiest Man on Earth?
- The Happiest Man on Earth stars Joonas Berghäll.
- When was The Happiest Man on Earth released?
- The Happiest Man on Earth was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.