Movie

The Happy Housewife

★ 5.9(44)20101h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Antoinette Beumer
Release date: 2010-04-15
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Dutch
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Inspiration Pictures

The Happy Housewife — trailer

About The Happy Housewife

The Happy Housewife is a 2010 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Antoinette Beumer, starring Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra and Joke Tjalsma. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Happy Housewife in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.

Cast

Carice van Houten

Lea Meijer

Waldemar Torenstra

Harry Meijer

Joke Tjalsma

Henriette

Jaap Spijkers

Theo

Myranda Jongeling

Machteld

Gijs de Lange

Vader

Marcel Hensema

Beau

Willem de Wolf

Enzo

Maike Meijer

Brigit

Eric van der Donk

Meneer Zevenhoven

Themes & keywords

depressionhusband wife relationshipbased on novel or bookparent child relationshipbased on true storymourningduringcreditsstingerwoman directorchild birth

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Happy Housewife in United Kingdom?+

The Happy Housewife is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Happy Housewife on Netflix?+

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How long is The Happy Housewife?+

The Happy Housewife has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Happy Housewife?+

The Happy Housewife stars Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra, Joke Tjalsma, Jaap Spijkers and Myranda Jongeling.

When did The Happy Housewife come out?+

The Happy Housewife is a 2010 movie directed by Antoinette Beumer.

What genre is The Happy Housewife?+

The Happy Housewife is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Happy Housewife?+

The Happy Housewife was directed by Antoinette Beumer.