Hector and the Search for Happiness
"Sometimes to find yourself you need to get a little lost."
Originally released in 2014. Hector and the Search for Happiness is a adventure/drama film. directed by Peter Chelsom.
Starring Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, and Toni Collette
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (930 votes)
Box Office
$1.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 5 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,124,445
Production Companies
- Screen Siren Pictures
- Egoli Tossell Film
- Relativity Media
- Bankside Films
- Erfftal Film- & Fernsehproduktion GmbH & Co. KG
- Head Gear Films
- Star Gate Films
- Metrol Technology
- Film House Germany
- Wild Bunch Germany
- Construction Film
- Téléfilm Canada
- Film Afrika
- China Blue Productions
- Outlaw Films
- ARD Degeto
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hector and the Search for Happiness about?
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 offer...
Who directed Hector and the Search for Happiness?
Hector and the Search for Happiness was directed by Peter Chelsom.
How long is Hector and the Search for Happiness?
Hector and the Search for Happiness has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Hector and the Search for Happiness released?
Hector and the Search for Happiness was released on August 14, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hector and the Search for Happiness?
The main cast of Hector and the Search for Happiness includes Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Toni Collette, Stellan Skarsgård, Christopher Plummer.
Is Hector and the Search for Happiness worth watching?
Hector and the Search for Happiness has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 930 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.