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6.1
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nell7
Critic Nell Minow
rated 8

...plenty to enjoy here, including cinematographer Daniel Vecchione’s postcard-pretty scenery of New England fall colors, some poppy needle drops, and a gorgeous Pablo Neruda poem.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
trinelarsen_1997
Trine Larsen
rated 8

Rigtig sød film!

2 years ago
anjaugle
anja
rated 7

Skøn feel good film 🤩

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Vicky Wight
Director
Vicky Wight
Writer
Blythe Danner
As Gigi
Ellie Kemper
As Helen Carpenter
Luke Grimes
As Jake
Gus Birney
As Kaylee
Nico Santos
As Hugh

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What is Happiness for Beginners about? Toggle content

After a painful divorce, Helen embarks on a life-changing journey - a wilderness survival course in the Appalachian Trail. She's hoping to find herself, but what she discovers is an unexpected adventure filled with quirky strangers, challenging situations, and maybe even love. Along the way, she learns to embrace the unknown and find happiness in the most unexpected places. Join Helen on her transformative journey as she discovers that sometimes getting lost is the best way to find yourself.

Where can I stream Happiness for Beginners? Toggle content

You can stream Happiness for Beginners on: Netflix

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