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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) -- A struggling salesman (Will Smith) takes custody of his son (Jaden Smith) as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) -- Clip: You got a dream...you got to protect it
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) -- Interview: Will & Jaden Smith "On Will Always Being in Character"
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) -- A struggling salesman (Will Smith) takes custody of his son (Jaden Smith) as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) -- A struggling salesman (Will Smith) takes custody of his son (Jaden Smith) as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.

Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   63,405 votes
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Director:
Gabriele Muccino
Writer (WGA):
Steve Conrad (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
15 December 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Plot:
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 17 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(52 articles)
Karate Kid writer
 (From JoBlo. 16 June 2009, 2:12 AM, PDT)

Happyness Writer Picks Up Kung Fu Kid
 (From EmpireOnline. 15 June 2009, 11:10 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Meaningful and Uplifting more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Will Smith ... Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith ... Christopher (as Jaden Christopher Syre Smith)

Thandie Newton ... Linda

Brian Howe ... Jay Twistle

James Karen ... Martin Frohm

Dan Castellaneta ... Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller ... Walter Ribbon

Takayo Fischer ... Mrs. Chu

Kevin West ... World's Greatest Dad

George Cheung ... Chinese Maintenance Worker (as George K. Cheung)
David Michael Silverman ... Doctor at First Hospital

Domenic Bove ... Tim Ribbon

Geoff Callan ... Ferrari Owner

Joyful Raven ... Hippie Girl

Scott Klace ... Tim Brophy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Pursuit of Happiness (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
Untitled Chris Gardner Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some language.
Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
UK:12A | Ireland:12A | Singapore:PG | Netherlands:6 | Sweden:7 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42013) | Italy:T | Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | France:U | Argentina:13 | Finland:S | Brazil:Livre | Hong Kong:IIA | South Korea:All | Malaysia:U
Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Tyson Mao (contestant on "Beauty and the Geek" (2005)) served as a consultant on this film for the prop department. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Chris is in the cab with Mr. Twistle solving the Rubik's Cube, there is a decal for a local radio station (KMEL) on the cab window behind him in the interior shots, but there is no such decal in the exterior shot. more
Quotes:
Christopher Gardner: [voice-over] This part of my life... this part right here? This part is called "being stupid." more
Movie Connections:
References Inside Moves (1980) more
Soundtrack:
Lord, Don't Move That Mountain more

FAQ

Is there a real Chris Gardner?
What are the songs in the trailers?
Does Rachel McAdams have a cameo in this?
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158 out of 203 people found the following comment useful:-
Meaningful and Uplifting, 14 December 2006
10/10
Author: lisa_ann_sanders from United States

My husband and I had an opportunity to attend a screener of this movie last night. We had seen several commercials and a trailer for the film and we had high hopes, we were not disappointed. Many times "inspired by" films feel like hard sells or bids for Oscar glory. "Pursuit of Happiness" is none of that. This is an honest, meaningful film that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre. The viewer becomes fully invested in the struggles of Chris Gardner and his son. Will and Jadyn Smith deserve huge kudos. The real-life father and son dynamic enriched the film and don't know if other actors could have been as powerful. Be warned, there are several tissue inducing moments. This movie is well worth a ticket!

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