Happiness For Beginners Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 30, 2023

Happiness For Beginners

Release Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 Netflix

Director: Vicky Wight

Starring: Ellie Kemper • Luke Grimes • Nico Santos • Blythe Danner • Ben Cook

N/A Comedy N/A

5 / 5.0

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Helen (Ellie Kemper) has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset and signs up for the “Adventure of a Lifetime!” The adventure is a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers. From the beginning, Helen’s plan to be the best hiker is tested and she finds more than just herself in the wilderness. Based on the wildly popular novel by Katherine Center, Happiness For Beginners reminds us that sometimes you have to get lost before you're found.

Comedy Drama Romance Adaptation Based on Book

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Who is making Happiness For Beginners – Crew List

A look at Happiness For Beginners behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Vicky Wight last helmed The Lost Husband. The film's writer Vicky Wight last penned The Lost Husband and Boy Genius.

Director: Vicky Wight
Screenwriter: Vicky Wight
Producers: Geoff Linville
Berry Meyerowitz
Vicky Wight

Studio: Netflix Originals
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Happiness For Beginners

Key Facts

Based on the novel “Happiness for Beginners” by Katherine Center.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2023

Completed

Changed Happiness For Beginners movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2023

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Happiness For Beginners Trailers and Clips

Happiness For Beginners

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Happiness For Beginners Release Date: When was the film released?

Happiness For Beginners was released in Netflix on Thursday, July 27 , 2023. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Dead Man's Hand, Paradise and Zoey 102.

The estimated home release date for Happiness For Beginners is currently being determined. Stay tuned!