Terribly Happy

Terribly Happy

Directed by Henrik Ruben Genz

Produced by Fine & Mellow Productions

200890 min6.3 / 10

A darkly comic psychological thriller about a Copenhagen cop trapped in a small Danish town where surface civility masks violence, infidelity, and moral corruption.

Robert Hansen, 34, a young police officer from Copenhagen, is transferred against his will to the small town of Skarrild in Southern Jutland as a substitute Marshall. The transfer is Robert’s chance to start over. Whether he is allowed to return to his job in Copenhagen, all depends on how well he performs in this frontier town.

Questions people ask

  • Is Terribly Happy scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Terribly Happy sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Terribly Happy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Terribly Happy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Terribly Happy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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39/ 100

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Rarity53

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Surprise31

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Love35

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