The Pursuit of HappynessOverview and Synopsis

  • The Pursuit of Happyness
  • Opened December 15, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 56 min.
  • PG-13
    some language
  • Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands Read More
  • Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen
  • Director: Gabriele Muccino
  • Genres: Drama, Family Drama, Inspirational Drama

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  • Will Smith stars as Chris Gardner in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
  • Jaden Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
  • Jaden Smith and Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness."

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  • "The Pursuit of Happyness" star Will Smith at the Westwood premiere.
  • Will Smith's children, Willow Camille Reign and Jaden at the Westwood premiere of "The Pursuit of Happyness."
  • Actress Jada Pinkett Smith at the Westwood premiere of "The Pursuit of Happyness."

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  • Can't mess with Will Smith
    by redyeah

    If you're watching a Will Smith movie you are going to have a good time. plain and simple. This is one of his best emotional pieces....Read More

  • the pursuit of happyness
    by ggbull

    that was a good movie and some parts were sad....Read More

  • Wow!! Inspirational
    by holmon

    This movie is an eye opening film that will make you laugh, cry, and celebrate the life you live. The film unfolds a story about one man's hardships and his wonderful idea toward reaching a goal to...Read More

  • I didn't really like this movie.
    by singme

    Just too much of a downer for me. I found myself ff through most of it. It seemed just too predictable although it did happy ending, which I liked. Will Smith's real life son was cute as a...Read More

The Pursuit of Happyness Critic Reviews

  • "There are worse ways to spend the holidays, and, at the least, it will likely make you appreciate your own circumstances." Los Angeles Times

    - Kevin Crust

  • "...it is by its very nature inspiring." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...its basic flaw -- a nagging sense throughout that we're being emotionally played." Variety

    - Brian Lowry

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