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The Pursuit of Happyness

PG-1320061h 57mGabriele Muccino
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 64
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"For his son, one man will reach for the impossible."

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

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WorkWorkerHomeless PersonSingle ParentSan Francisco, CaliforniaBusHomelessnessChurch ServiceBad LuckBiography

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) about?

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

Who stars in The Pursuit of Happyness?

The Pursuit of Happyness stars Will Smith (Chris Gardner), Jaden Smith (Christopher), Thandiwe Newton (Linda), Brian Howe (Jay Twistle), James Karen (Martin Frohm). The film was directed by Gabriele Muccino.

How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?

The Pursuit of Happyness has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Pursuit of Happyness worth watching?

The Pursuit of Happyness holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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