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hAPPiness
2020·Movie
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hAPPiness fingerprint
Immersive world, strong craft.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Melancholic
- Melancholy7
- Pathos6
- Romance5
Humor
Some absurdist humor and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor6
- Satire & Parody6
- Cringe Humor5
World
Technology, the mind, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
hAPPiness is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
MediumMelancholic
Emotionally, it's melancholic.
All heart traits
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome absurdist humor and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some absurdist humor and satire.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor6Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor5Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
HighTechnology, the mind, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around technology, the mind, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Pop Culture7References and cultural commentary.
Craft
HighStandout characters
The characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative3Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
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About
Happiness. It's only a click away.
An app designed to bring its users happiness helps a man build the perfect life, which he ends up destroying when he learns the app is faulty.
Dystopian SatireTech AddictionHappiness AppPsychological ThrillerSocial CommentaryMoral DecayAmbiguous EndingIntriguing Premise
Actors
Crew
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
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Questions about hAPPiness
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is hAPPiness worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Do critics and audiences agree on hAPPiness?
Critics100
Audiences45
Not quite. Critics rate hAPPiness higher (100) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is hAPPiness in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Canada.
What tropes does hAPPiness use?
Saying Too MuchWould Hurt a ChildTitle DropHeel RealizationAmbiguous SyntaxButt-MonkeyBrutal HonestyNo EndingRape Discretion ShotDowner EndingIt's All About MeDriven to Suicideand 15 more
TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for hAPPiness, including Saying Too Much, Would Hurt a Child, Title Drop.