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Shortcut to Happiness

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

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Alec Baldwin, Michael Lerman, Peter Thorell
Written by:
Bill Condon, Nancy Cassaro, Stephen Vincent Benet
Produced by:
Alec Baldwin, David C. Glasser, Randall Emmett
Composed by:
Christopher Young, Paul Ratajczak, Paul Ratajczak

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shortcut to Happiness legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

Shortcut to Happiness is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shortcut to Happiness worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shortcut to Happiness rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Shortcut to Happiness?

1 h 42 min

Shortcut to Happiness runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is Shortcut to Happiness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shortcut to Happiness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shortcut to Happiness in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Shortcut to Happiness, including Car Fu, Sore Loser, Heel Realization.