Exploring the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series Ren & Stimpy and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi, through archival footage, show artwork and interviews with the artists, actors and executives behind the show.
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren and Stimpy Story is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Ron Cicero and Kimo Easterwood. The film examines the history of Nickelodeon's The Ren & Stimpy Show as well as the career of series creator John Kricfalusi. Its title was taken from a quote of Stimpy's. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020 and was released on April 16, 2022 on True Story.