The Pursuit of Happyness
2006 · Movie · PG-13 · 117 min · ★ 7.9
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Also known as The Pursuit of Happiness
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Details
- Years
- 2006
- Release date
- 2006-12-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 117 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (10,623 votes)
- Box office
- $307,100,000
Themes
- work
- worker
- homeless person
- single parent
- san francisco, california
- bus
- homelessness
- church service
- bad luck
- biography
- based on true story
- salesman
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2007 · nominated
Cast & crew
Will Smith
as Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith
as Christopher
Thandiwe Newton
as Linda
Brian Howe
as Jay Twistle
James Karen
as Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta
as Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller
as Walter Ribbon
Takayo Fischer
as Mrs. Chu
Kevin West
as World's Greatest Dad
George Cheung
as Chinese Maintenance Worker
Directed by Gabriele Muccino