The Pursuit of Happyness
"For his son, one man will reach for the impossible."
Originally released in 2006. The Pursuit of Happyness is a drama film. directed by Gabriele Muccino.
Starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, and Thandiwe Newton
Synopsis
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (10,356 votes)
Budget
$55M
Production budget
Box Office
$307.1M
5.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $307,077,295
Production Companies
- Escape Artists
- Relativity Media
- Columbia Pictures
- Overbrook Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Pursuit of Happyness released?
The Pursuit of Happyness was released on December 14, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pursuit of Happyness?
The main cast of The Pursuit of Happyness includes Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness worth watching?
The Pursuit of Happyness has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 10,356 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.