Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners

(2023)

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Happiness for Beginners is 17645 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 19594 places since yesterday. In Canada, it is currently more popular than Underground but less popular than Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance.

Synopsis

After freeing herself following her divorce, Helen finds self-discovery on Appalachian Trail hike with eccentric group

A year following her divorce, Helen decides to challenge herself by embarking on a survival hike through the Appalachian Trail alongside a group of peculiar individuals. Despite feeling uncomfortable and venturing outside her usual routine, Helen ventures forth on a journey that reignites her self-awareness. As they navigate the wilderness and rely solely on one another, the group experiences a range of emotions including tension, camaraderie, cooperation, and eventually, even romance. Throughout their trek across the United States, Helen rediscovers herself and unearths a newfound appreciation for the stunning natural scenery surrounding her.

What to know

Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes star in adaptation of Katherine Center novel

Happiness for Beginners is a romantic-comedy drama film written and directed by Vicky Wight for Netflix. It is based on the novel by Katherine Center of the same name that was released in 2015. Wight previously adapted another of Center's novels, The Lost Husband, in 2020 as its writer and director. The production team includes producers Geoff Linville and Berry Meyerowitz with Jeff Sackman and Larry Greenburg serving as executive producers. Additionally, Daniel Vecchione is in charge of cinematography.

Ellie Kemper portrays the lead role of Helen Carpenter. She is best known for starring as the titular Kimmy Schmidt in the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt which ran for four seasons. She is joined by Luke Grimes who stars as Jake and Nico Santos who plays Hugh. The rest of the cast includes Gus Birney, Ben Cook, Alexander Koch, Mary Neely, Esteban Benito, Shayvawn Webster, Aaron Roman Weiner, Julia Shiplett, Aj Matthew and Jaylen Hobody.

Production News

  • October 3, 2021
    • The initial announcement for the movie confirms the participation of key cast members, namely Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, and Blythe Danner. (Source: Deadline)
  • January 17, 2023
    • Netflix confirmed the movie is included in their lineup for 2023 and is scheduled to premiere during the summer season. (Source: Netflix)
  • April 17, 2023
    • The first images of Happiness for Beginners are released showcasing Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes' respective characters in their finest camping garb. The official release date was also announced confirming it to be July 27, 2023. (Source: Collider)
  • July 27, 2023
    • Happiness for Beginners premiered on Netflix.

Streaming Charts

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Rating

IMDB 6.1 (17k)

Genres

Drama, Romance, Comedy, Action & Adventure

Runtime

1h 43min

Production country

United States

Director

Vicky Wight

Cast

Ellie Kemper
Helen Carpenter
Luke Grimes
Jake
Nico Santos
Hugh
Blythe Danner
Gigi
Ben Cook
Beckett
Shayvawn Webster
Windy
Julia Shiplett
Sue
Gus Birney
Kaylee
Esteban Benito
Mason
Alexander Koch
Duncan
Aaron Roman Weiner
Mike
Mary Neely
Lulu
Joel Blum
Ricky