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The Pursuit of Happyness

Also known as Pursuit of Happyness

2006 film by Gabriele Muccino

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"The Pursuit of Happyness" is a 2006 film directed by Gabriele Muccino that tells the true story of a man overcoming homelessness and financial hardship to build a better life for himself and his son. The film resonates with audiences because it depicts a relatable struggle against adversity and the determination required to achieve personal success despite difficult circumstances.

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Film · TMDB

7.9

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

Released: 2006-12-14117 minDir: Gabriele MuccinoDramaBudget: $55.0MBox office: $307M

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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

Themes

work
worker

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The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman. Smith's son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner's son, Christopher Jr. The screenplay by Steven Conrad is based on the best-selling 2006 memoir of the same name written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe. It is based on Gardner's nearly one-year struggle being homeless. The intentional misspelling of the film's title comes from a mural that Gardner sees on the wall outside the daycare facility his son attended. The movie is set in San Francisco in 1981.

The film was released on December 15, 2006, by Sony Pictures Releasing, and received positive reviews, with Smith's performance and the emotional weight of the story garnering acclaim. The film went on to gross $307.1 million against a $55 million budget. Smith was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor.