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The Pursuit of Unhappiness (2012): Cast & Box Office

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The Pursuit of Unhappiness is a 2012 comedy directed by Sherry Hormann, starring Michael Gwisdek as Paul, Johanna Wokalek and Luna Rösner. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $841,747 worldwide.

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The Pursuit of Unhappiness (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Sherry Hormann
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pursuit of Unhappiness About?

The premise of The Pursuit of Unhappiness without spoilers.

Based on Paul Watzlawick’s popular psychology book, the film follows Tiffany Blechschmid, a young woman in her late twenties struggling with anxiety and unusual beliefs. Tiffany is portrayed as neurotic, prone to superstition, and often contradictory in her thinking, which complicates her search for love and happiness. The story explores her challenges and experiences as she navigates relationships and self-discovery.

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Cast & crew

The Pursuit of Unhappiness Cast & Characters

Michael Gwisdek leads the cast as Paul, with Johanna Wokalek as Tiffany Blechschmid and Luna Rösner as Tiffany 10 Jahre. Directed by Sherry Hormann; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sherry Hormann

More films directed by Sherry Hormann, best-rated first: Fall for Me, A Regular Woman, Tödliche Geheimnisse – Jagd in Kapstadt and Deadly Leaks.

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Box office

The Pursuit of Unhappiness Box Office

The Pursuit of Unhappiness grossed $841,747 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$841.7K

International
$841.7K
Details

The Pursuit of Unhappiness Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “À Procura da Infelicidade” and “A helyzet reménytelen, de nem súlyos”.

Also known as
  • À Procura da Infelicidade
  • A helyzet reménytelen, de nem súlyos
  • W pogoni za nieszczęściem
  • Věčná smolařka
  • В търсене на нещастието

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The Pursuit of Unhappiness FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Pursuit of Unhappiness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Pursuit of Unhappiness?

The Pursuit of Unhappiness runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Pursuit of Unhappiness released?

The Pursuit of Unhappiness was released on November 29, 2012.

Who directed The Pursuit of Unhappiness?

The Pursuit of Unhappiness was directed by Sherry Hormann.

More films by Sherry Hormann

Who is in the cast of The Pursuit of Unhappiness?

The Pursuit of Unhappiness stars Michael Gwisdek as Paul, Johanna Wokalek as Tiffany Blechschmid and Luna Rösner as Tiffany 10 Jahre, among 22 credited actors.

How much did The Pursuit of Unhappiness make at the box office?

The Pursuit of Unhappiness grossed $841,747 worldwide.

Does The Pursuit of Unhappiness have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pursuit of Unhappiness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Pursuit of Unhappiness in?

The original language of The Pursuit of Unhappiness is German.

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