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  • The Pursuit of Happyness
  • Opened December 15, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 56 min.
  • PG-13
    some language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 12+. Read More
  • 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 an Read More
  • Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen
  • Director: Gabriele Muccino
  • Genres: 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."
  • Jaden Smith and Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
  • Jaden Smith helps out dad, Will Smith, in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
  • Will Smith and Jaden Smith share a joy ride in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
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  • Must Go!

    cool

    by austin1010

    i like this movie but it was very sad but rent it or bie it please

  • So-so

    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 button, and Will himself, as always, a pleasure to watch. The movie just didn't do it for me. I give it a C+ for the happy ending.

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    reality can be so sad

    by movieman86

    one hit after another after another and in this case, relief finally emerges. makes us think though of those who never see the bonus of perseverance

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  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    It's a beautiful and understated performance, one that hums with a richer,...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    Will Smith has the right quality for the role -- he's an easy man to root for...

  • 75
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Smith wins our hearts without losing his dignity, as Chris suits up for success...

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    If The Pursuit of Happyness didn't star Will Smith and his adorable son Jaden,...

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