---
title: "Happiness"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/happiness-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 419818
imdb_id: "tt5424024"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Happiness (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/happiness-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Happiness is a 2017 Japanese drama film with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film was released in Japan on March 16, 2017, and is rated R18+. The story follows a mysterious man who arrives in a quiet Japanese town carrying a strange helmet. This device allows individuals to re-experience the happiest moment of their lives. As the man encourages the local villagers to recall their happy pasts, he exhibits a deepening sense of sadness and worry. The narrative explores the secret behind the helmet and the underlying motivations of the man who brought it to the village. The film is distinct from other projects sharing the same title, such as the 1998 American black comedy-drama directed by Todd Solondz or the 2021 documentary Mission: Joy - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times. This archival record confirms the production details and core premise of the 2017 drama as documented by the Movie Database.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sabu
- **Networks / Studios**: Livemax Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Masatoshi Nagase** as *Kanzaki*
- **Erika Okuda**
- **Hiroki Suzuki**
- **Tetsuya Chiba**
- **Arisa Nakajima** as *Ryoko Inoue*
- **Orakio**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Happiness online?
Happiness is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Happiness worth watching?
Happiness holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Happiness and when was it released?
Happiness is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Happiness?
Happiness was directed by Sabu.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Happiness — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/419818)
- [Happiness (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/419818/cast)
- [Happiness (1998 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_(1998_film))
- [THROUGH A LENS: - The Henry M](https://jsis.washington.edu/earc/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/06/FILM-RESOURCES-UPDATED-2022-compressed.pdf)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*