

Happy Face
2025-03-20 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.7
The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.
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- Creators
- Jennifer Cacicio
- Production companies
- CBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts, Semi-Formal Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Canceled
Top Cast
Annaleigh AshfordMelissa Reed
Dennis QuaidKeith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
James WolkBen Reed
Tamera TomakiliIvy Campbell
Khiyla AynneHazel Reed
Benjamin MackeyMax ReedTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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