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Terribly Happy

Original title: Frygtelig lykkelig
  • 20082008
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
6.4K
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Terribly Happy (2008)
Robert Hansen is a cop in Copenhagen who makes a mistake, is remanded for therapy, then assigned to a small town in South Jutland, where cows and problems disappear into the mud. He quickly learns that the town bully, Jørgen, beats his wife, an outsider like Robert. He tries to get her to swear out a complaint against Jørgen; she flirts with Robert. When someone dies and Robert knows the prime suspect is innocent, he halts vigilante justice and things get complicated. He wants to protect himself and the daughter of Jørgen, and he wants to reconnect with his own daughter back home. Is rural justice his ticket back to Copenhagen? Is there any chance at happiness?
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
A thriller about a Copenhagen cop who moves to a small town after having a nervous breakdown.A thriller about a Copenhagen cop who moves to a small town after having a nervous breakdown.A thriller about a Copenhagen cop who moves to a small town after having a nervous breakdown.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
6.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Henrik Ruben Genz
  • Writers
    • Henrik Ruben Genz(screenplay)
    • Dunja Gry Jensen(screenplay)
    • Erling Jepsen(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jakob Cedergren
    • Lene Maria Christensen
    • Kim Bodnia
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henrik Ruben Genz
  • Writers
    • Henrik Ruben Genz(screenplay)
    • Dunja Gry Jensen(screenplay)
    • Erling Jepsen(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jakob Cedergren
    • Lene Maria Christensen
    • Kim Bodnia
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 12 nominations

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    Kim Bodnia and Jakob Cedergren in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Kim Bodnia and Jakob Cedergren in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Jakob Cedergren in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Jakob Cedergren in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Jakob Cedergren and Lene Maria Christensen in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Kim Bodnia and Jakob Cedergren in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Kim Bodnia, Peter Hesse Overgaard, and Niels Skousen in Terribly Happy (2008)
    Henrik Ruben Genz in Terribly Happy (2008)
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    Jakob Cedergren
    Jakob Cedergren
    • Robert Hansen
    Lene Maria Christensen
    Lene Maria Christensen
    • Ingerlise Buhl
    Kim Bodnia
    Kim Bodnia
    • Jørgen Buhl
    Lars Brygmann
    Lars Brygmann
    • Dr. Zerleng
    Anders Hove
    Anders Hove
    • Købmand Moos
    Jens Jørn Spottag
    Jens Jørn Spottag
    • Politimester
    Henrik Lykkegaard
    • Præst
    Bodil Jørgensen
    • Bartender
    Peter Hesse Overgaard
    • Helmuth
    Niels Skousen
    • Hansi
    Lars Lunøe
    • Nissum
    Sune Q. Geertsen
    Sune Q. Geertsen
    • 'Øko' Tage
    • (as Sune Geertsen)
    Mathilde Maack
    • Dorthe
    Ahn Le
    • Fru Købmand Moos
    Taina Anneli R. Berg
    • Lone 'TP'
    • (as Taina Anneli Berg)
    Puk Scharbau
    Puk Scharbau
    • Hannes Stemme
    • (voice)
    Kenn Bruun
    • Svend 'Mangler Penge'
    Mads Ole Langelund Larsen
    • Knud 'Langfinger'
    • Director
      • Henrik Ruben Genz
    • Writers
      • Henrik Ruben Genz(screenplay)
      • Dunja Gry Jensen(screenplay)
      • Erling Jepsen(novel)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Denmark's official submission to the 82nd Academy Awards' Best Foreign Language Film Award in 2010.
    • Goofs
      In the closing credits the song "You Always Hurt the One You Love" is listed as "You Always Hurt the One Your Love" instead.
    • Connections
      Featured in Deadline: Episode dated 22 October 2008 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Gefühl aus Eis
      Written by Manfred Grüber/Jo Schreiber/Eric Zion/Alex Klier

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Danish Coen Brothers
    Terribly Happy is a stylish Danish noir based on actual events. It's a classic "fish out of water" story. Robert (Jakob Cedergren ),a police officer is sent from Copenhagen to a small Danish village as its new Marshall. He soon finds that the village people have their own set of rules and laws and are not ready to accept outside interference with their coda of justice. Although at first Robert tries to play everything by the book, he is soon drawn deeply into the villagers' web of deceit and corruption.

    The director Henrik Ruben Genz creates a very bleak atmosphere set against the Danish countryside. The film is full of black humor, reminiscent of Coen Brothers, specially Fargo. The casting is particularly good, with Kim Bodnia outstanding as a wife beating lout. Terribly Happy is tightly directed and is gripping from start to finish. Recommended.
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    • Oct 17, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2008 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • Denmark
    • Language
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Fruktansvärt lycklig
    • Production company
      • Fine & Mellow Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $170,943
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,650
      • Feb 7, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,828,984
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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