Shortcut to Happiness
"The devil is in the details."
Originally released in 2007. Shortcut to Happiness is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Alec Baldwin.
Starring Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Anthony Hopkins
Synopsis
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (185 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Yari Film Group
- El Dorado Pictures
- Miracle Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shortcut to Happiness about?
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends ...
Who directed Shortcut to Happiness?
Shortcut to Happiness was directed by Alec Baldwin.
How long is Shortcut to Happiness?
Shortcut to Happiness has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Shortcut to Happiness released?
Shortcut to Happiness was released on July 13, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shortcut to Happiness?
The main cast of Shortcut to Happiness includes Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Anthony Hopkins, Dan Aykroyd, Kim Cattrall.
Is Shortcut to Happiness worth watching?
Shortcut to Happiness has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 185 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.