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Film · 2007 · Fantasy

Shortcut to Happiness

The devil is in the details.

★5.6 2007 1h 42m Alec Baldwin PG-13

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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Audience score
★ 5.6 /10

based on 198 votes

Synopsis

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.

FantasyComedyDrama

Cast

8 principal 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

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Frequently asked

When was Shortcut to Happiness released?

Shortcut to Happiness was released on July 13, 2007.

Who directed Shortcut to Happiness?

Shortcut to Happiness was directed by Alec Baldwin.

How long is Shortcut to Happiness?

Shortcut to Happiness has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).

What genre is Shortcut to Happiness?

Shortcut to Happiness is categorized as Fantasy, Comedy, Drama.

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