The Trouble with Bliss
“Find your bliss. Then follow it.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Trouble with Bliss Official Trailer #1 - Michael C. Hall Movie (2012) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-21
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Michael C. Hall
Morris Bliss
Brie Larson
Stephanie Jouseski
Peter Fonda
Seymour Bliss
Glenn Kubota
Mr. Charlies
Lucy Liu
Andrea
Brad William Henke
Steven "Jetski" Jouseski
Chris Messina
NJ
Mary Goggin
Mrs. Cruxo
Melanie Torres
The Cindi
Sarah Shahi
Hattie Skunk / Hattie Rockworth
Josh Alscher
Torc
Liz Holtan
May
Kate Simses
Nancy
Dana Raja
Girl On Rollerblades
Scott Johnsen
George
Carl Villa Roman
Cab Driver
Rhea Perlman
Maria (uncredited)
Gameela Wright
Nadine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Knowles
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Knowles, Douglas Light
- Original Score
- Daniel Alcheh
- Original Title
- The Trouble with Bliss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12K
- Production Studios
- Torn Sky Entertainment, 7A Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Knowles
Michael Knowles, Douglas Light
Daniel Alcheh
Ben Wolf
Michael Knowles
John Will, Eric Strong, Alex Balandin, Jon Finkel, Victoria Rogoff
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Knowles
Writer
Douglas Light
Writer
Michael Knowles
Director
John Will
Producer
Ben Wolf
Director of Photography
Michael Knowles
Editor
Amy C. Bradshaw
Costume Design
Michael Knowles
Producer
John Ramos
Producer
Lucio Seixas
Production Design
Daniel Alcheh
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Trouble with Bliss 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 directed The Trouble with Bliss?
The Trouble with Bliss was directed by Michael Knowles.
Who stars in The Trouble with Bliss?
The principal cast of The Trouble with Bliss includes Michael C. Hall, Brie Larson, Peter Fonda, Glenn Kubota, Lucy Liu.
When was The Trouble with Bliss released and how long is it?
The Trouble with Bliss was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The Trouble with Bliss make at the box office?
The Trouble with Bliss grossed $12K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Trouble with Bliss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trouble with Bliss was composed by Daniel Alcheh.
Is The Trouble with Bliss based on a book or true story?
The Trouble with Bliss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Douglas Light".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trouble with Bliss?
The Trouble with Bliss holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).