The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
Overview
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Director
Gabriele Muccino
Studio
Escape Artists
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$307M
Cast
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
David Michael Silverman
as Doctor at First Hospital
Domenic Bove
as Tim Ribbon
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$307M
Production Companies
Escape Artists • Relativity Media • Columbia Pictures
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What is The Pursuit of Happyness about?▼
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Who directed The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The Pursuit of Happyness was directed by Gabriele Muccino and released in 2006. It is a drama film.
How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The Pursuit of Happyness has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pursuit of Happyness?▼
The cast of The Pursuit of Happyness includes Will Smith as Chris Gardner, Jaden Smith as Christopher, Thandiwe Newton as Linda, Brian Howe as Jay Twistle, James Karen as Martin Frohm and more.
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