Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2014, Hector and the Search for Happiness is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Chelsom, running about 114 minutes. “Sometimes to find yourself you need to get a little lost.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Hector and the Search for Happiness stars Simon Pegg as Hector, Rosamund Pike as Clara, Toni Collette as Agnes and Stellan Skarsgård as Edward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hector and the Search for Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hector and the Search for Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hector and the Search for Happiness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hector and the Search for Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hector and the Search for Happiness worth watching?
- Hector and the Search for Happiness holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hector and the Search for Happiness?
- Hector and the Search for Happiness stars Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Toni Collette, Stellan Skarsgård and Christopher Plummer.
- When was Hector and the Search for Happiness released?
- Hector and the Search for Happiness was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.