Happiness for Beginners is a 2023 American romantic comedy film starring Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes, an adaptation of the Katherine Center 2015 novel of the same name.

Following a divorce, Helen (Kemper) books an Appalachian Trail survivalist course where she meets Jake (Grimes), a friend of her younger brother.

Staying in the designated Connecticut motel, the next morning the young hiking guide Beckett gives them their trip orientation.

Introducing themselves, 40+ Helen discovers she's one of the eldest participants, which fellow older hiker Hugh happily notes.

Confronting Jake afterward, as he won't leave, Helen suggests they not interact and keep their connection quiet.

Shortly after the bus drops the group off at the 50+ mile hike's starting point, Helen immediately gashes her leg.

Beckett partially blames Mason, the Wall Street hiker, for not being a team player by pushing everyone.

In Helen's hiking group, they gossip about Jake and Windy, suggesting chemistry, as a quick kiss is mentioned.

They both act jealous: Jake over her accepting Mike's constant messages and Helen over his kiss with Windy, although it was during a game of Truth or Dare.

The next day, back at the motel, karaoke and other farewell activities are planned, but Helen ducks out after overhearing Jake has someone at home.

The movie ends with a montage of Beckett repeatedly addressing many new groups of hikers, his great happiness.

The website's consensus reads: "A bland journey of self-discovery that's too inoffensive to stand out in a crowded genre, this romantic dramedy offers little Happiness for Beginners—or viewers at any other level.