Happiness for Beginners

'Happiness for Beginners' is an American romantic comedy directed by Vicky Wight. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name published in 2015 by Katherine Center. The adaptation is penned by Wight and produced by Cranetown Media for Netflix streaming service. The movie stars Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes and was released worldwide the 27th of July, 2023.

The movie's main character is Helen Carpenter (Ellie Kemper), a 32 year old divorcée one year ago, which hasn't been able to be back to her normal life since. Her little brother, ten years younger, convinces her to make a mountain trip and trail to the Appalachian mountains. She accepts thinking it will be her chance to pull herself, not knowing that Jake (Luke Grimes), his little brother's friend, is also going to the adventure.

Jake and Helen's brother were at her wedding and didn't approve the marriage with Make, who was a quite odd person. Now, Helen tries to ignore "immature" Jake but, him being a doctor, has to help poor Helen, which has come to the adventure without the experience or material to take part in. Then, what seemed impossible, starts to happen...

The cast of 'Happiness for Beginners' is completed by Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, Ben Cook, Shayvawn Webster, Julia Shiplett, Gus Birney, Esteban Benito and Alexander Koch.