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Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners

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Happiness for Beginners

2023

1h 43m

6.1(333 votes)

Romance

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

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.

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Netflix

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Production Companies

Synthetic Cinema International

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Shayvawn Webster

Shayvawn Webster

Windy

Julia Shiplett

Julia Shiplett

Sue

Gus Birney

Gus Birney

Kaylee

Esteban Benito

Esteban Benito

Mason

Alexander Koch

Alexander Koch

Duncan

Creative team

Directed by: Vicky Wight
Written by: Vicky Wight
Produced by: Vicky Wight
Geoff Linville

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