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Happily

Happily

A killer romantic comedy.

20215.81h 36m

Overview

Tom and Janet have been happily married for years. But a visit from a mysterious stranger leads to a dead body, a lot of questions, and a tense couples' trip with friends who may not actually be friends at all.

Directed by BenDavid Grabinski
Written by BenDavid Grabinski
Produced by Jack Black, BenDavid Grabinski, Nancy Leopardi
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Top Cast

Kerry Bishé

Kerry Bishé

Janet

Joel McHale

Joel McHale

Tom

Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal

Arthur

Natalie Zea

Natalie Zea

Karen

Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer

Val

Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Goodman

Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales

Patricia

Jon Daly

Jon Daly

Donald

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Maude

Shannon Woodward

Shannon Woodward

Carla

Themes & Keywords

jealousymarried coupledark comedysexual attractionwriterlustsexual desireenvygroup of friendsmysterious strangerresentmentcocktail partyannoyingstrangelong term relationshipunnaturalperfect lifeperfect matchperfect relationshipsexual appetitepublic displays of affection (pda)

About Happily

Happily is a comedy, romance, science fiction, thriller film released in 2021 exploring themes of jealousy, married couple, dark comedy, sexual attraction, writer, lust. Directed by BenDavid Grabinski, it stars Kerry Bishé, Joel McHale, Al Madrigal. Tom and Janet have been happily married for years. But a visit from a mysterious stranger leads to a dead body, a lot of questions, and a tense couples' trip with friends who may not actually be friends at all.

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