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Pursuit of Happiness (2001) -- An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.

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Sometimes your true love ends up being your first love.
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An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker. | add synopsis
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Cast

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Frank Whaley ... Alan

Annabeth Gish ... Marissa

Amy Jo Johnson ... Tracy
Patrick Van Horn ... Mike
Cress Williams ... Ace

Liz Vassey ... Renee

Alex Hyde-White ... Paul
Dawn Eason ... Janet
Jenn Gross ... Sally

Jean Stapleton ... Lorraine
Kieran Mulroney ... Calvin
Anne-Marie Johnson ... Devin Quinn

Michelle Krusiec ... Miko (as Michele Krusiec)

Megan Blake ... Minister
Jessica Randle ... Coffee Shop Manager
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Continuity: The level in Alan's glass changes between camera angles when he is drinking with Marissa at her house. more

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Great Romantic Movie, 5 June 2003
Author: LARRYLOVE711 from United States

I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. The plight of two friends who believe that they are not for each other is timeless. I love how the movie ended. I was surprised to see Amy Jo Johnson, especially in the bedroom scene. She has grown up beyond the power rangers, that's for sure.

The cast is full of pretty, but next door-type of people. I watched this movie during the week after work and dinner one night. A very nice and pleasant surprise. A very "cool" vibe throughout the film. Whaley is a good actor. The whole cast deserves applause.

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