Happy (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Happy is a 2011 feature documentary film directed, written, and co-produced by Roko Belic. It explores human happiness through interviews with people from all walks of life in 14 different countries, weaving in the newest findings of positive psychology. Director Roko Belic was originally inspired to create the film after producer/director Tom Shadyac (Liar, Liar, Patch Adams, Bruce Almighty) showed him an article in the New York Times entitled "A New Measure of Well Being From a Happy Little Kingdom". The article ranks the United… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 15m
"Happy" is a global documentary exploring the nature of human happiness, and its unrated status is due to mature thematic material and some brief but potentially disturbing imagery. The primary content for parents to be aware of are real photographs showing the severe facial injuries of Melissa Moody, a woman who was run over by a truck. The film also includes brief, non-sexual nudity of indigenous people in an ethnographic context and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Happy appropriate for kids?
"Happy" is a global documentary exploring the nature of human happiness, and its unrated status is due to mature thematic material and some brief but potentially disturbing imagery. The primary content for parents to be aware of are real photographs showing the severe facial… Read more — free account
Content severity in Happy
What happens in Happy, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Happy
Contains brief, non-sexual nudity. In one segment showing life in a Namibian San bushmen community, women are seen topless, which is presented in a purely ethnographic and non-sexualized context.
Violence and gore in Happy
One sequence contains moderately graphic real-world imagery. The film tells the story of a woman who was run over by a truck, and it shows still photographs of her severe facial injuries and disfigurement from immediately after the accident. While she is shown as recovered and happy, the images of the past trauma are graphic.
Language in Happy
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Happy
Substance use is very light and incidental. Adults may be seen drinking wine or beer socially in the background of some interviews or lifestyle footage, such as during a communal meal in Denmark.
Mature themes in Happy
The film's central themes are mature, dealing with the definition of happiness in the face of adversity. This includes stories of living in extreme poverty (a rickshaw driver in Kolkata), dealing with catastrophic injury and disfigurement, and facing mortality in a home for the dying. The overall tone is hopeful and inspirational.
Scary moments in Happy
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Happy yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Happy is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. "Happy" is a global documentary exploring the nature of human happiness, and its unrated status is due to mature thematic material and some brief but potentially disturbing imagery. The primary content for parents to be…
What age rating does Happy have?
Happy is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Happy about?
"Happy" is a global documentary exploring the nature of human happiness, and its unrated status is due to mature thematic material and some brief but potentially disturbing imagery. The primary content for parents to be aware of are real photographs showing the severe facial injuries of Melissa Moody, a woman who was…
Is there sex or nudity in Happy?
Contains brief, non-sexual nudity. In one segment showing life in a Namibian San bushmen community, women are seen topless, which is presented in a purely ethnographic and non-sexualized context.
How violent is Happy?
One sequence contains moderately graphic real-world imagery. The film tells the story of a woman who was run over by a truck, and it shows still photographs of her severe facial injuries and disfigurement from immediately after the accident. While she is…
Is the language in Happy appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Happy?
Substance use is very light and incidental. Adults may be seen drinking wine or beer socially in the background of some interviews or lifestyle footage, such as during a communal meal in Denmark.
What mature themes appear in Happy?
The film's central themes are mature, dealing with the definition of happiness in the face of adversity. This includes stories of living in extreme poverty (a rickshaw driver in Kolkata), dealing with catastrophic injury and disfigurement, and facing…
How long is Happy?
Happy runs 75 minutes, directed by Roko Belic, released in 2012.
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