Happiness for Beginners

6.1 (325 votes)• 2023• 103m•Released

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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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Languages: English, Italian

Director: Vicky Wight

Starring Cast: Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, Ben Cook, Shayvawn Webster

Cast

Ellie Kemper

Helen Carpenter

Luke Grimes

Jake

Nico Santos

Hugh

Blythe Danner

Gigi

Ben Cook

Beckett

Shayvawn Webster

Windy

Julia Shiplett

Sue

Gus Birney

Kaylee

Esteban Benito

Mason

Alexander Koch

Duncan

Aaron Roman Weiner

Mike

Mary Neely

Lulu

Joel Blum

Ricky

Asher Shovilin

Nathan

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