HAPPY! (2017)
A corrupt hitman and his relentlessly positive imaginary horse navigate a surreal world of dark, absurdist comedy.
Corrupt ex-cop turned hitman Nick Sax's life is changed forever by a relentlessly positive, imaginary blue winged horse named Happy.
How intense is HAPPY!?
HAPPY! is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and absurdist. Rated TV-MA.
What HAPPY! feels like
- Tone
- surrealdarkly comicpulpyabsurdist
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical, absurdist
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream HAPPY!
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is HAPPY! for you?
Is HAPPY! scary?
Only a little. HAPPY! has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is HAPPY! gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is HAPPY! sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is HAPPY! OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is HAPPY!?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream HAPPY!?
HAPPY! is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does HAPPY! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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