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Welcome to Happiness

2016·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
IMDb6.1Metacritic298.1Rotten Tomatoes31%64%

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Welcome to Happiness fingerprint

Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Family

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6
  • World Immersion4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5
  • Editing4

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

There's a magical door in Woody's closet that allows those who go through it to erase mistakes from their past. When he finds out where it goes, his life will be changed forever.
Melancholic Fantasy DramaRegret and RedemptionPsychological SurrealismIndie Character StudyQuietly DevastatingMagical RealismFather-Son RelationshipAmbiguous EndingSlow-Paced Introspection

Crew

Directed by:
Oliver Thompson
Written by:
Oliver Thompson
Produced by:
Molly C. Quinn, Kyle Gallner, Oliver Thompson
Composed by:
Oliver Thompson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Welcome to Happiness legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Welcome to Happiness is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Welcome to Happiness worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Welcome to Happiness rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Welcome to Happiness?

1 h 48 min

Welcome to Happiness runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Welcome to Happiness?

Critics30
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Welcome to Happiness higher (69) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Welcome to Happiness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Welcome to Happiness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Welcome to Happiness in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.