

Happiness for Beginners
2023-07-23 · 103 min · ★ 6.2
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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- Directors
- Vicky Wight
- Production companies
- Cranetown Media, Synthetic Cinema International
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ellie KemperHelen Carpenter
Luke GrimesJake
Nico SantosHugh
Blythe DannerGigi
Ben CookBeckett
Shayvawn WebsterWindy
Julia ShiplettSue
Gus BirneyKaylee
Esteban BenitoMason
Alexander KochDuncan
Aaron Roman WeinerMike
Joel BlumRicky
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