Where to watch Happiness for Beginners (2023) tonight
Happiness for Beginners (2023) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.2 from 337 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Romance, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Released
- July 23, 2023
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 from 337 votes
- Director
- Vicky Wight
- Starring
- Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Happiness for Beginners?
- Happiness for Beginners is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Happiness for Beginners rated?
- Happiness for Beginners is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Happiness for Beginners a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Adventure reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Happiness for Beginners?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Romantic comedies under 2 hours
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