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Shortcut to Happiness

Shortcut to Happiness

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2007 1h 42m5.6

Shortcut to Happiness

“The devil is in the details.”

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In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.

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DirectorAlec Baldwin
ScreenplayNancy Cassaro, Bill Condon, Peter Dexter
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 13, 2007
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.4 / 10
Votes188
GenresFantasy, Comedy, Drama
StudioYari Film Group, El Dorado Pictures

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Cast

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Bez Stone

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt

The Devil

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Daniel Webster

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Julius Jensen

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Constance Hurry

Barry Miller

Barry Miller

Mike Weiss

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Molly Gilchrest

Midori Nakamura

Midori Nakamura

Kee

Mike Doyle

Mike Doyle

Luke

Gregg Bello

Gregg Bello

Rick Fusco

Peter Maloney

Peter Maloney

John Hardy

Kelly Mealia

Kelly Mealia

Woman at Elaine's

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Cop

🎭

Marilyn Dobrin

Joan Jensen

Paul Stolarsky

Paul Stolarsky

Old Man

🎭

Brendan O'Mally

Johnnie

Ken Page

Ken Page

Clerk

Terrence Mann

Terrence Mann

Art Dealer

🎭

Ronald 'Kafe' Thermidor

Messenger

🎭

Ken Murton

Daniel's Agent

🎭

Kevin Olson

Tommy Anderson

Canedy Knowles

Canedy Knowles

Webster's Assistant

Marni Lustig

Marni Lustig

"Normal" Woman

🎭

Virl Andrick

Dick

🎭

Ray Aranha

Mailman

🎭

Kaniel Arocho

Skateboard Kid #1

🎭

Jorge Arocho

Skateboard Kid #2

🎭

Howard Atlee

Award Audience Man

Mary Ashton

Mary Ashton

Production Assistant

Antonio Cornacchione

Antonio Cornacchione

Security Guard

🎭

Bill Corsair

Aging Writer

🎭

Grenville Cuyler

Taxi Hailer

Rohan Quine

Rohan Quine

Nazi Officer

Karen Ziemba

Karen Ziemba

Mrs. Miller

Kim Zimmer

Kim Zimmer

Patty

🎭

John Hines

Bob Miller

🎭

Herb Klinger

Waiter at Elaine's

Gustave Johnson

Gustave Johnson

Cab Driver

Jack Ferver

Jack Ferver

Jabez's Assistant

Jack Hartnett

Jack Hartnett

Gay Waiter

Carrot Top

Carrot Top

Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson

Jann Carl

Jann Carl

Self

George Plimpton

George Plimpton

Self

🎭

Sue Simmons

Self

Mark Steines

Mark Steines

Self

Gay Talese

Gay Talese

Self

Jonathon Gentry

Jonathon Gentry

Marlon (uncredited)

🎭

Kathrina Miccio

Mary (uncredited)

Katherine O'Sullivan

Katherine O'Sullivan

Charlotte Bronte (uncredited)

Al Palagonia

Al Palagonia

Anthony (uncredited)

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Ray (uncredited)

John Savage

John Savage

Johnny (uncredited)

Philippe Vonlanthen

Philippe Vonlanthen

Philippe (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Shortcut to Happiness?

Shortcut to Happiness (2007) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Shortcut to Happiness about?

In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and...

Who directed Shortcut to Happiness?

Shortcut to Happiness (2007) was directed by Alec Baldwin. The film is a Fantasy, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 42m, rated 5.6/10.

How long is Shortcut to Happiness?

Shortcut to Happiness runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.6/10 from 188 votes. Genre: Fantasy, Comedy.

Is Shortcut to Happiness worth watching?

Shortcut to Happiness is rated 5.6/10 by 188 viewers — below average. A good pick for Fantasy and Comedy fans.