Terribly Happy (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2008, Terribly Happy is a thriller and drama film directed by Henrik Ruben Genz, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Hansen, 34, a young police officer from Copenhagen, is transferred against his will to the small town of Skarrild in Southern Jutland as a substitute Marshall. The transfer is Robert’s chance to start over. Whether he is allowed to return to his job in Copenhagen, all depends on how well he performs in this frontier town.
Who’s in it. Terribly Happy stars Jakob Cedergren as Robert Hansen, Lene Maria Christensen as Ingerlise, Kim Bodnia as Jørgen and Lars Brygmann as Doktor Zerlang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Terribly Happy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $179.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terribly Happy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terribly Happy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terribly Happy (2008)?
- In US, Terribly Happy is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terribly Happy worth watching?
- Terribly Happy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terribly Happy?
- Terribly Happy stars Jakob Cedergren, Lene Maria Christensen, Kim Bodnia, Lars Brygmann and Anders Hove.
- When was Terribly Happy released?
- Terribly Happy was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
