Rent Happiness Is in the Field (1995)
3.5 of 5 from 93 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
- Francis (Michel Serrault) is stressed. He is struggling with a rebellious workforce at his factory and being hounded by the taxman. His snobby wife and daughter are extravagantly planning a society wedding with what little money he has left. Francis wants a way out. Whilst watching a TV programme, he is shocked to see a woman with two daughters give a passionate speech about her long-lost husband who looks surprisingly just like him. Francis puts himself forward as her husband and enters a more relaxed lifestyle on a farm with his sexy new wife and daughters. He thinks his problems are over, but soon realises the life he has stepped into isn't as perfect as he thought!
- Actors:
- Michel Serrault, Eddy Mitchell, Sabine Azéma, Carmen Maura, François Morel, Guilaine Londez, Virginie Darmon, Alexandra London, Christophe Kourotchkine, Jean Bousquet, Eric Cantona, Joël Cantona, Catherine Jacob, Daniel Russo, Roger Gicquel, Patrick Bouchitey, Yolande Moreau, Seloua Hamse, Serge Hazanavicius, Marie Vinoy
- Directors:
- Étienne Chatiliez
- Writers:
- Florence Quentin
- Aka:
- Le Bonheur est dans le pre
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Comedy
- Countries:
- France
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Reviews (3) of Happiness Is in the Field
Hilarious comedy - Happiness Is in the Field review by CP Customer
This is a great film. First rate acting (including a small part for Eric Cantona) and extremely funny and beautifully photographed. What is particularly notable is the 'maleness' of it-it is a satire on snobbish, bourgeois women and admiration for sexier, more natural types. The best-drawn character is that of Francis's friend, a 'macho' if ever there was one, who acts as a magnetfor females. Very, very funny: a great portrait of old France!
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Too slow - Happiness Is in the Field review by CP Customer
I have found this film a bit slow and predictable. The acting is very good but unfortunately the film is at least half an hour too long and it made me yawn more than laugh.
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Featherlight French Farce - Happiness Is in the Field review by CH
The French have always been known for their schools of heavyweight dour existential philosophy but happily also for their lightweight bawdy theatrical romps à La Comedie Francaise. In that age old tradition, Le Bonheur is a film that follows the farcical theatrical plot of mistaken identity (whether deliberate or accidental) and like all good pantos has thrown in a cameo role for a famously non professional actor and his brother. And like all slightly overlong 3-4 act theatrical comedy plays I find myself glancing at my watch wondering how much longer, it must be nearly time for the curtain to close. Anyhow philosophically speaking (I think) they all live happily ever after
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