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Hector et la recherche du bonheur (2014)

Hector and the Search for Happiness (original title)
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A psychiatrist searches the globe to find the secret of happiness.

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2 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards »
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Pathetic Jane
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Malcolm
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Professor Niedorf
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Young Hector
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Roger
Dean Paul Gibson ...
Joyless Husband
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Storyline

A psychiatrist searches the globe to find the secret of happiness.

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Everyone wants to find it. See more »


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some brief nudity | See all certifications »

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14 August 2014 (Germany)  »

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Hector et la recherche du bonheur  »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$40,847, 19 September 2014, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,121,961, 12 December 2014
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2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Dan Mangan: When Professor Coreman is giving in his lecture and the camera pans across the audience, Dan Mangan, who wrote and performed much of the soundtrack, is sitting in the front row, just stage left of the aisle. See more »

Goofs

When Hector lands Shanghai, it is actually HK airport. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Hector: [waking suddenly from a nightmare] Clara!
Clara: Hector... Morning, sweetheart. Time to raise and shine.
Hector: [narrating] One upon a time, there was a young psychiatrist called Hector, who had a very satisfactory life. His world was tidy, uncomplicated. And he liked it that way. He took great comfort in its predictable patterns. Patterns his girl friend Clara was happy to maintain.
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Connections

References Run, Fatboy, Run (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

Hector Imprisoned
written & performed by Paul Rabjohns
published by Ringkeed, Inc (BMI)
courtesy of Paul Rabjohns
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This is a really really good movie.
3 September 2014 | by See all my reviews

Caught a screening. Hard to put your finger on, it's not exactly a comedy or romance or drama but it's got all those elements in it yet they all balance perfectly. Really had me. Well, I laughed a lot, so maybe it is a comedy. Everybody's funny in it. Simon Pegg is the best I've ever seen him. Always loved him, never exactly thought of him as a dramatic actor but he sure lays it down here. Wonderful surprise, I hope he does more quality moves like this, he's too talented to waste. Most worthwhile film I've seen all year. Just incredibly satisfying. No spoilers here so I'll just say it's a really great. Going to take my friends when it comes around again. Funny, smart and a terrific ending. Why is that so hard to do these days?


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