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Shortcut to Happiness

2007·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–43%

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Good for date night · friends night · teens

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The devil is in the details.

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.
SatireFaustian BargainSocial CommentaryDark ComedyLiterary AdaptationClass ConflictManhattanPhilosophicalMoral Dilemma

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Directed by:
Alec Baldwin
Written by:
Bill Condon, Nancy Cassaro, Peter Dexter
Produced by:
Alec Baldwin, David C. Glasser, Adam M. Stone
Composed by:
Christopher Young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shortcut to Happiness?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

In the United States, Shortcut to Happiness streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Shortcut to Happiness worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Shortcut to Happiness okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Shortcut to Happiness make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Shortcut to Happiness good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Shortcut to Happiness use?

Car FuSore LoserHeel RealizationEvil Is PettyNo Fame, No Wealth, No ServiceInexplicably AwesomeFalling into His ArmsAnimated Credits OpeningNavel-Deep NecklineLittle Black DressGreen-Eyed MonsterMadness Mantraand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Car Fu, Sore Loser, and Heel Realization.