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The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.

20067.91h 57m

Overview

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

Directed by Gabriele Muccino
Written by Steven Conrad
Produced by Steve Tisch, Will Smith
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $307.1M

Top Cast

Will Smith

Will Smith

Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith

Christopher

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Linda

Brian Howe

Brian Howe

Jay Twistle

James Karen

James Karen

Martin Frohm

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Alan Frakesh

Kurt Fuller

Kurt Fuller

Walter Ribbon

Takayo Fischer

Takayo Fischer

Mrs. Chu

Kevin West

Kevin West

World's Greatest Dad

George Cheung

George Cheung

Chinese Maintenance Worker

Themes & Keywords

workworkerhomeless personsingle parentsan francisco, californiabushomelessnesschurch servicebad luckbiographybased on true storysalesmanstockbrokersingle fatherinspiring storypoorworking lifehappiness

About The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of work, worker, homeless person, single parent, san francisco, california, bus. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, it stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton. A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

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