The Pursuit of Unhappiness
Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein
Synopsis
Based on the best-selling psychology book by Paul Watzlawick, the film tells the story of Tiffany Blechschmid, a neurotic, moony, superstitious, contradictory and, no surprises here, single young woman in her late-twenties.
Top Cast
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Johanna Wokalek
Tiffany Blechschmid
Iris Berben
Tiffanys Mutter
David Kross
Benno
Richy Müller
Hans Luboschinski
Benjamin Sadler
Frank Henne
Michael Gwisdek
Paul
Margarita Broich
Luise
Rüdiger Vogler
Tiffanys Vater
Itay Tiran
Thomas Paulson
Katharina M. Schubert
Rita
Noemi Besedes
Blonde Frau
Rüdiger Klink
Mann im Feinkostladen
Christian Steyer
Prüfer Musikschule
Dogan Akgün
Roma
Luna Rösner
Tiffany 10 Jahre
Vladimir Gorochov
Vincent
Michael Kranz
Moritz
Mark Waschke
Thomas Paulson (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherry Hormann
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherry Hormann, Paul Watzlawick
- Original Title
- Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Achte Babelsberg Film, MTM West Television & Film, Studio Babelsberg, Desert Flower, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherry Hormann
Sherry Hormann, Paul Watzlawick
Clara Fabry, Sandy Saffeels
Department Leadership Roster
Sherry Hormann
Director
Sherry Hormann
Writer
Clara Fabry
Editor
Sandy Saffeels
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pursuit of Unhappiness
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What is The Pursuit of Unhappiness about?
Based on the best-selling psychology book by Paul Watzlawick, the film tells the story of Tiffany Blechschmid, a neurotic, moony, superstitious, contradictory and, no surprises here, single young woman in her late-twenties.
Who directed The Pursuit of Unhappiness?
The Pursuit of Unhappiness was directed by Sherry Hormann.
Who stars in The Pursuit of Unhappiness?
The principal cast of The Pursuit of Unhappiness includes Johanna Wokalek, Iris Berben, David Kross, Richy Müller, Benjamin Sadler.
When was The Pursuit of Unhappiness released and how long is it?
The Pursuit of Unhappiness was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is The Pursuit of Unhappiness based on a book or true story?
The Pursuit of Unhappiness is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Paul Watzlawick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pursuit of Unhappiness?
The Pursuit of Unhappiness holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).