Happiness for Beginners(2023)
Happiness for Beginners Synopsis
At a crossroads after her divorce, a schoolteacher ventures toward a fresh start in life — and love — when she signs up for a grueling group hiking trip.
Happiness for Beginners (2023) is a romance, adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Vicky Wight, released on July 23, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos and Blythe Danner. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 333 ratings.
- Director:
- Vicky Wight
- Writers:
- Vicky Wight, Katherine Center
- Producers:
- Vicky Wight, Geoff Linville, Berry Meyerowitz
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Vecchione
- Production:
- Cranetown Media, Synthetic Cinema International
- Status:
- Released
Happiness for Beginners (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Happiness for Beginners before you stream it.
Happiness for Beginners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellie Kemper
as Helen Carpenter
Luke Grimes
as Jake
Nico Santos
as Hugh
Blythe Danner
as Gigi
Ben Cook
as Beckett
Shayvawn Webster
as Windy
Julia Shiplett
as Sue
Gus Birney
as Kaylee
Esteban Benito
as Mason
Alexander Koch
as Duncan
Aaron Roman Weiner
as Mike
- Mary Neely
Mary Neely
as Lulu
Key crew
Directed by Vicky Wight, written by Vicky Wight and Katherine Center, produced by Vicky Wight, Geoff Linville and Berry Meyerowitz.
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Happiness for Beginners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 333 ratings.
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Happiness for Beginners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Happiness for Beginners online?
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Happiness for Beginners (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Happiness for Beginners?
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The main cast of Happiness for Beginners (2023) includes Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner and Ben Cook. The film was directed by Vicky Wight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happiness for Beginners released?
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Happiness for Beginners was released on July 23, 2023 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Happiness for Beginners worth watching?
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Happiness for Beginners (2023) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 333 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Happiness for Beginners?
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Yes. The official Happiness for Beginners trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.