The Pursuit of Happyness
For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Pursuit of Happyness
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2006-12-14
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 7.891/10 (10047 votes)
- Budget: $55,000,000
- Revenue: $307,077,295
- Production Companies: Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 16.0938
- Languages: English, Cantonese
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
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Trailers & Clips
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Official Trailer 1 - Will Smith Movie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The Pursuit of Happyness is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2006-12-14.
Who are the main actors in The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The main cast includes Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen, .
Where can I watch The Pursuit of Happyness online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Pursuit of Happyness is available.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness based on a true story?▼
For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
What is the IMDb rating of The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The Pursuit of Happyness has an IMDb rating of 7.891/10 based on 10047 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The movie had a production budget of $55,000,000 and earned $307,077,295 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Pursuit of Happyness filmed?▼
The Pursuit of Happyness was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The total runtime of The Pursuit of Happyness is 117 minutes.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Pursuit of Happyness.
Does The Pursuit of Happyness have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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