Happiness for Beginners

 is a romance comedy adventure movie.

Summary
"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."

- Official Netflix synopsis

"Helen has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Newly divorced, she joins a quirky group of strangers on a survival course for the “Adventure of a Lifetime” with the hope of learning how to live - and love - again."

- Official Netflix logline

"Helen (Ellie Kemper) has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset and signs up for the “Adventure of a Lifetime!” The adventure is a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers. From the beginning, Helen’s plan to be the best hiker is tested and she finds more than just herself in the wilderness. Based on the wildly popular novel by Katherine Center, HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS reminds us that sometimes you have to get lost before you're found."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Ellie Kemper
 * Luke Grimes
 * Nico Santos
 * Ben Cook
 * Shayvawn Webster
 * Esteban Benito
 * Julia Shiplett
 * Gus Birney
 * Blythe Danner