Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners

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Happiness for Beginners

2023

1h 43m

6.1(304 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

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Ellie Kemper

Helen Carpenter

Ellie Kemper

Acting

Luke Grimes

Jake

Luke Grimes

Acting

Nico Santos

Hugh

Nico Santos

Acting

Blythe Danner

Gigi

Blythe Danner

Acting

Ben Cook

Beckett

Ben Cook

Acting

Shayvawn Webster

Windy

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Acting

Julia Shiplett

Sue

Julia Shiplett

Acting

Gus Birney

Kaylee

Gus Birney

Acting

Esteban Benito

Mason

Esteban Benito

Acting

Alexander Koch

Duncan

Alexander Koch

Acting

Aaron Roman Weiner

Mike

Aaron Roman Weiner

Acting

Mary Neely

Lulu

Mary Neely

Acting

Joel Blum

Ricky

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Asher Shovilin

Nathan

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