Psychiatrist Hector (played by Simon Pegg) has a car, a house, and a gorgeous girlfriend (Rosamund Pike), making him the envy of all as the epitome of a "winner in life." But his patients never seem happy, and his love life isn’t going anywhere either, so he decides to go on a solo journey, traveling around the world in search of the secret to happiness.
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Happiness is that simple!
Hector travels to China, Africa, and Los Angeles, meeting a wealthy businessman (Stellan Skarsgård), Tibetan monks, and even befriends a drug lord (Jean Reno). Throughout this quest, after surviving terrifying small planes, infectious diseases, a near-fatal kidnapping mix-up… and other unexpected mishaps, he finally realizes that everyone actually has the ability to be happy.
Fang.
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The film is based on François Lelord’s global bestseller *Hector and the Search for Happiness: 23 Reasons to Be Happy*, written and directed by Peter Chelsom (*Serendipity*). It stars British comedy king Simon Pegg, *Control*’s Rosamund Pike, *Mamma Mia!*’s Stellan Skarsgård, *The Da Vinci Code*’s Jean Reno, *Little Miss Sunshine*’s Toni Collette, and Oscar winner Christopher Plummer… among other international stars.
See Simon Pegg break away from his usual deadpan comedy persona, serving up heartfelt wisdom with his signature British humor. The film was shot across four continents—from the UK, China, Africa, and the US to Tibet—taking audiences on one absurd yet endearing journey after another in search of happiness. It’s like a Simon Pegg version of *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty*, keeping viewers smiling throughout.