Happy Here and Now (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2002, Happy Here and Now is a thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael Almereyda, running about 89 minutes. “How far will you go to find happiness?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her sister suddenly vanishes, a young girl sets out to find her, desperately searching the internet for clues. Joining her is an ex-CIA agent, who uncovers fragments of online chats the missing girl had with a softcore pornographer.
Who’s in it. Happy Here and Now stars Karl Geary as Eddie Mars / Tom, Shalom Harlow as Muriel, Clarence Williams III as Bill and Ally Sheedy as Lois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Happy Here and Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Here and Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Here and Now tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Here and Now (2002)?
- In US, Happy Here and Now is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Here and Now worth watching?
- Happy Here and Now holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Here and Now?
- Happy Here and Now stars Karl Geary, Shalom Harlow, Clarence Williams III, Ally Sheedy and Liane Balaban.
- When was Happy Here and Now released?
- Happy Here and Now was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.