Hector and the Search for Happiness 2014

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
49%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
3%
Splat

Hector is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara, he feels like a fraud: he hasn’t really tasted life, and yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results.

Simon Pegg

as Hector

Rosamund Pike

as Clara

Toni Collette

as Agnes

Stellan Skarsgård

as Edward

Christopher Plummer

as Professor Coreman

Jean Reno

as Diego Baresco

Barry Atsma

as Michael

Veronica Ferres

as Anjali

Ming Zhao

as Ying Li

Tracy-Ann Oberman

as Pathetic Jane

Director:

Peter Chelsom

Writer:

Maria von Heland, François Lelord, Tinker Lindsay, Peter Chelsom

Genres:

Adventure,Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

2014 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

114 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Hector and the Search for Happiness

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Simon Pegg

as Hector

Rosamund Pike

as Clara

Toni Collette

as Agnes

Stellan Skarsgård

as Edward

Christopher Plummer

as Professor Coreman

Jean Reno

as Diego Baresco

Barry Atsma

as Michael

Veronica Ferres

as Anjali

Ming Zhao

as Ying Li

Tracy-Ann Oberman

as Pathetic Jane

Chad Willett

as Alan

Togo Igawa

as Old Monk

Mary Twala

as Grim Granny

Bernard Cuffling

as Professor Niedorf

Jakob Davies

as Young Hector

Chris Gauthier

as Roger

Dean Paul Gibson

as Joyless Husband

Eileen Barrett

as Joyless Wife

Michael Adamthwaite

as Queen's Guard

Vincent Gale

as Clara's Boss

Gabrielle Rose

as French Proprietress

Thorsten Wedekind

as Stressed German

Alexa Damián

as Business Class Stewardess

Malcolm Boddington

as Doorman

Gribunina Marina

as Passport Control

Ana Trujic

as Economy Class Stewardess

Aaron Le

as Young Monk

S'Thandiwe Kgoroge

as Marie Louise

Anthony Oseyemi

as Marcel

Sebelethu Bonkolo

as Baruti

Hannah Longworth

as Daisy

Aiden Longworth

as Jack

Jordan Schartner

as Evil Plane Assassin

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