Bliss (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Bliss is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ray Lawrence, running about 112 minutes. “After Harry Joy dropped dead... his life was never the same again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An advertising executive dies and goes to hell... except nothing changes. Well, his daughter is buying drugs with sexual favours from her brother, and the number of cancer-causing products is on the increase. But the notes he writes to himself to prove he hasn't gone insane are getting more disjointed, and he runs off with an ex-prostitute called Honey Barbera.
Who’s in it. Bliss stars Barry Otto as Harry Joy, Lynette Curran as Bettina Joy, Helen Jones as Honey Barbara and Gia Carides as Lucy Joy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bliss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $660.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bliss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bliss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bliss (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bliss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bliss worth watching?
- Bliss holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bliss?
- Bliss stars Barry Otto, Lynette Curran, Helen Jones, Gia Carides and Miles Buchanan.
- When was Bliss released?
- Bliss was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.