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H Is for Happiness

Play trailer Poster for H Is for Happiness 2019,  1h 38m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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81% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 75% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
An optimistic 12-year-old girl hatches scheme after scheme to make her mother, father and uncle happy again.
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Critics Consensus

A feel-good family film that's as visually vibrant as its sunny outlook, H Is for Happiness finds a universal message in its young protagonist's journey.

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Ian Freer Empire Magazine Apr 1, 2021
3/5
H Is For Happiness has more on its mind than most kids' flicks and delivers its ideas in an attractive, if familiar, package. Go to Full Review
Teo Bugbee New York Times Sep 17, 2020
This unusual children's film may be fussy, but to its credit, it is not frivolous. Go to Full Review
John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Sep 16, 2020
A candy coating with not much underneath. Go to Full Review
Tara McNamara Common Sense Media Jan 25, 2023
4/5
Add in a magical Shetland pony, elaborate discussions about string theory, a hunkering to travel to Nashville, and it feels like the plot is constantly spinning in different directions. Go to Full Review
Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) Aug 23, 2022
H is for Happiness is a first feature for theatre director John Sheedy. He has brought a fresh YA angle to the Aussie coming-of-age comedy, and the entire production is a credit to everyone involved. Go to Full Review
Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Apr 5, 2021
3/5
As it stands, though, I'd say John Sheedy's movie is a goodhearted piece with glimmers of wit and likeable actors. Go to Full Review
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John Sheedy

Director

Richard Roxburgh

Jim Phee

Emma Booth

Claire Phee

Miriam Margolyes

Miss Bamford

Joel Jackson

Rich Uncle Brian

Deborah Mailman

Penelope Benson

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H Is for Happiness

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Movie Info

Synopsis An optimistic 12-year-old girl hatches scheme after scheme to make her mother, father and uncle happy again.
Director
John Sheedy
Producer
Lisa Hoppe, Tenille Kennedy, Julie Ryan
Screenwriter
Lisa Hoppe
Production Co
Cyan Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 18, 2020
Runtime
1h 38m
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