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Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners

20236.11h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Vicky Wight
Written by Vicky Wight, Katherine Center
Produced by Vicky Wight, Geoff Linville, Berry Meyerowitz
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Top Cast

Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper

Helen Carpenter

Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes

Jake

Nico Santos

Nico Santos

Hugh

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Gigi

Ben Cook

Ben Cook

Beckett

S

Shayvawn Webster

Windy

Julia Shiplett

Julia Shiplett

Sue

Gus Birney

Gus Birney

Kaylee

Esteban Benito

Esteban Benito

Mason

Alexander Koch

Alexander Koch

Duncan

Themes & Keywords

romcomcomforting

About Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners is a romance, adventure, comedy, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of romcom, comforting. Directed by Vicky Wight, it stars Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos. 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.

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