The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

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

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) poster

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

Director: Gabriele Muccino
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date:
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andrea Guerra
Cinematography: Phedon Papamichael
Editing: Hughes Winborne
Production: Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 广州话 / 廣州話
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $307M
Original Language: en

Themes

Divorce Process and Aftermath

Keywords

work, worker, homeless person, single parent, san francisco, california, bus, homelessness, church service, bad luck, biography, based on true story, salesman, stockbroker, single father, inspiring story

Trailer

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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.
Who stars in The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen, Dan Castellaneta.
How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness had a budget of $55M.
How much did The Pursuit of Happyness gross?
The Pursuit of Happyness grossed $307M worldwide.
Where was The Pursuit of Happyness produced?
The Pursuit of Happyness was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Pursuit of Happyness?
The themes of The Pursuit of Happyness include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.