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Happiness for Beginners

Play trailer Poster for Happiness for Beginners Released Jul 21, 2023 1h 43m Romance Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Helen has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Newly divorced, she joins a quirky group of strangers on a survival course for the "Adventure of a Lifetime" with the hope of learning how to live — and love — again.
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A bland journey of self-discovery that's too inoffensive to stand out in a crowded genre, this romantic dramedy offers little Happiness for Beginners -- or viewers at any other level.

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Robert Levin Newsday This is the movie equivalent of background TV, something to have on while you're paying the bills, or something. There's cinematic comfort food and then there's just comfort, without the food. Rated: 2/4 Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times Ultimately, the film’s formulaic qualities are too much of a drag. Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com Like a mapped-out trail, you know where it will end up, but there's enough to enjoy along the way. Rated: 3/4 Jul 28, 2023 Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media This low-key ensemble hiking tale matches its forest setting -- attractive but never stunning, pleasant but not extraordinary. Rated: 3/5 Aug 16, 2023 Full Review Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz Happiness For Beginners might just about get you through the night before the Sav' Blanc runs out. Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Milagros Amondaray La Nación (Argentina) ... A noble movie that allows Kemper to trek dramatic territory and command a story with solvency and charisma. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Aug 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul James D It may be formulaic in that romantic comedy way but it stills gives you lots of cozy moments that you can watch over and over again. Makes me want to go on a hike with some randos in hopes of self-discovery...and some good laughs. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Slow going, I might watch it again as background noise. If you are expecting Luke grimes from Yellowstone you will be let down. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Roger W A bear attack at the end would have been the only thing to save this awful movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Shlomo S The type casting and script are so awful it would have been unwatchable if it was made in 2004. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Chris T Pretty dreadful. Time I’ll never get back Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Feyona I Love this movie! The film was perfectly cast and the chemistry between the leads is wonderful. Highly recommend Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Helen has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Newly divorced, she joins a quirky group of strangers on a survival course for the "Adventure of a Lifetime" with the hope of learning how to live — and love — again.
Director
Vicky Wight
Producer
Geoff Linville, Berry Meyerowitz, Vicky Wight
Screenwriter
Vicky Wight
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Cranetown Media, Synthetic Cinema International
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 21, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 27, 2023
Runtime
1h 43m
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