The upcoming romantic comedy movie ‘Happiness for Beginners’ is adapted from the same named novel by Katherine Center.
The plot of Happiness for Beginners follows a thirty-two years old Helen Carpenter who went through a divorce a year ago and has been persuaded by her brother to sign up for a wilderness survival course. There she meets a friend of her brother- Jake.
American actress and comedian Ellie Kemper is set to portray Helen in the upcoming movie with American actor Luke Grimes in the role of Jake. The movie is set to be released on Netflix on July 27, 2023.
Following is a list of other films that you might give a try if you are intrigued by the plot of ‘Happiness for Beginners’.
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Top 10 Movies Like Happiness for Beginners.
Montana Story (2021)-
David Siegel and Scott McGehee directed this American drama movie the plot of which revolves around two estranged half-siblings Erin and Cal who are in their twenty-something and, to look after their ailing father, come back to the sprawling ranch which they once knew to be their loving home.
Haley Lu Richardson and Owen Teague portrayed Erin and Cal respectively in the movie. It premiered at Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2021, and was released in the United States on May 13, 2022.
Almost Friends (2016)-
The plot of this American comedy-drama movie follows Charlie living with his parents. He is twenty years old and works at a theatre, but lacks any motivation. But his life alters for good when he finds himself falling in love with a local barista named Amber.
English actor Freddie Highmore portrayed Charlie in the movie with Israeli actress Odeya Rush starring in the role of Amber.
Haley Joel Osment, Christopher Meloni, Marg Helgenberger, Rita Volk, Jake Abel, and Taylor John Smith are some other cast members of the movie. Almost Friends premiered at the Austin Film Festival on October 14, 2016, and was released in the United States on November 17, 2017.
Meet Cute (2022)-
This romantic comedy movie follows a young woman named Sheila who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.
After coming across a time machine, she travels back twenty-four years and begins to relive the same date night over and over and realizes that her boyfriend needs some fixing only to later understand that he is already pretty perfect.
‘The Big Bang Theory famed Kaley Cuoco portrayed Sheila in the movie with Pete Davidson as Gary, her boyfriend. The movie was released on September 21, 2022.
I Want You Back (2022)-
The plot of this romantic comedy movie revolves around two strangers Peter and Emma who, after meeting, realize that both of them were dumped on the same weekend.
They decide to embark upon a mission of sabotaging the new relationships or their ex-partners.
Charlie Day and Jenny Slate portrayed Peter and Emma respectively in the movie. It was released by Amazon Studios on February 11, 2022.
I Used to Be Famous (2022)-
The plot of this British musical comedy-drama movie finds two misunderstood musicians- a desperate former pop star named Vince who dreams to make a comeback and an autistic young drummer named Stevie developing an unexpected friendship in an impromptu jam session.
Ed Skrein and Vince portrayed Vince and Stevie respectively in the movie. It was released on September 16, 2022, on Netflix.
That’s Amor (2022)-
Shaun Paul Piccinino directed this comedy romance movie the plot of which revolves around Sofia whose relationship and job implode on one single day causing her to decide that she would begin everything anew.
When she meets a dashing Spanish chef, she finds her missing ingredient. American actress Riley Dandy portrayed Sofia in the movie. It was released in the United States on August 25, 2022.
A Love Song (2022)-
This American drama film focuses on two childhood friends spending a night together by a lake in the mountains.
Dale Dickey and Wes Studi portrayed the two friends Faye and Lito respectively in the movie. It premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2022, and was released in the United States on 29th July that year.
Don’t Make Me Go (2022)-
Hannah Marks directed this road trip film the plot of which revolves around a terminally ill man and his teenage daughter who embark upon a road trip to reach for his twentieth college reunion.
But after reaching there, he secretly begins to hope that his daughter would meet her mother who left them years ago. The movie was released on July 15, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.
Together (2021)-
Stephen Daldry directed this comedy-drama tv film that follows a couple who re-evaluate their relationship during the Covid-19 pandemic. The film was released in the United States on August 27, 2021.
Doula (2022)-
Cheryl Nichols directed this comedy movie the plot of which follows a couple living in L.A. who hire the son of their recently dead midwife to act as their live-in doula. The movie was released in the United States on June 20, 2022.
