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The Happy Housewife (2010)

Movie ★ 5.9 97 min

Drama Romance

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.

Antoinette Beumer Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 15, 2010
Runtime
97 min
Budget
$2.5M
IMDb
tt0920459
Language
Studio
Inspiration Pictures,

Themes

Cast

Carice van Houten Carice van Houten Lea Meijer Waldemar Torenstra Waldemar Torenstra Harry Meijer Joke Tjalsma Joke Tjalsma Henriette Jaap Spijkers Jaap Spijkers Theo Myranda Jongeling Myranda Jongeling Machteld Gijs de Lange Gijs de Lange Vader Marcel Hensema Marcel Hensema Beau Willem de Wolf Willem de Wolf Enzo Maike Meijer Maike Meijer Brigit Eric van der Donk Eric van der Donk Meneer Zevenhoven

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Happy Housewife about?
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.
Who directed The Happy Housewife?
The Happy Housewife was directed by Antoinette Beumer.
Who stars in The Happy Housewife?
The Happy Housewife stars Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra, Joke Tjalsma, Jaap Spijkers.
When was The Happy Housewife released?
The Happy Housewife is a 2010 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Happy Housewife?
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