The Trouble With Bliss (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, The Trouble With Bliss is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Knowles, running about 97 minutes. “Find your bliss. Then follow it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 35-year-old Morris Bliss is clamped in the jaws of New York City inertia: he wants to travel but has no money, he needs a job but has no prospects, he still shares an apartment with his widowed father, and the premature death of his mother has left him emotionally walled up. When he finds himself wrapped up in an awkward relationship with Stephanie, the 18-year-old daughter of a former classmate, Morris quickly discovers his static life unraveling and opening up in ways that are long overdue.
Who’s in it. The Trouble With Bliss stars Michael C. Hall as Morris Bliss, Lucy Liu as Andrea, Sarah Shahi as Hattie Skunk / Hattie Rockworth and Brie Larson as Stephanie Jouseski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Trouble With Bliss has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trouble With Bliss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trouble With Bliss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trouble With Bliss (2011)?
- In US, The Trouble With Bliss is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trouble With Bliss worth watching?
- The Trouble With Bliss holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trouble With Bliss?
- The Trouble With Bliss stars Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu, Sarah Shahi, Brie Larson and Chris Messina.
- When was The Trouble With Bliss released?
- The Trouble With Bliss was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.