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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
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Ratings: 7.8/10 from 142,444 users
Metascore:
64/100
Reviews: 548 user | 188 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. Director:Gabriele MuccinoWriter:Steve Conrad |
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Christopher
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| Thandie Newton | ... | ||
| Brian Howe | ... | ||
| James Karen | ... | ||
| Dan Castellaneta | ... | ||
| Kurt Fuller | ... | ||
| Takayo Fischer | ... | ||
| Kevin West | ... |
World's Greatest Dad
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| George Cheung | ... |
Chinese Maintenance Worker
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David Michael Silverman | ... |
Doctor at First Hospital
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| Domenic Bove | ... | ||
| Geoff Callan | ... |
Ferrari Owner
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| Joyful Raven | ... | ||
| Scott Klace | ... | ||
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Storyline
Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels like he has made these devices. However, they do not sell as they are marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price. As Gardner tries to figure out how to sell them, his wife leaves him, he loses his house, his bank account, and credit cards. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner is now desperate to find a steady job; he takes on a job as a stockbroker, but before he can receive pay, he needs to go through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices. Written by John Wiggins
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En busca de la felicidad See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$26,541,709 (USA) (17 December 2006) (2852 Screens)Gross:
$304,850,102 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Christopher: Okay.
Christopher Gardner: So, what does probably mean?
Christopher: It means we have a good chance.
Christopher Gardner: And what does possibly mean?
Christopher: I know what it means! It means we're not going to the game.
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(1972)
Written by Leon Russell
Performed by George Benson
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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Trivia
The homeless people who worked as extras received a full day's pay at minimum wage ($8.62/hr) and free catered meals. For some it was the first money they'd made in a while. See more »Goofs
Errors in geography: In the beginning, a person walks from a subway station while eating UTZ potato chips. UTZ chips are not available on the West Coast. See more »Quotes
Christopher Gardner: Probably means there's a good chance. Possibly means we might or we might not.Christopher: Okay.
Christopher Gardner: So, what does probably mean?
Christopher: It means we have a good chance.
Christopher Gardner: And what does possibly mean?
Christopher: I know what it means! It means we're not going to the game.
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Soundtracks
"This Masquerade"(1972)
Written by Leon Russell
Performed by George Benson
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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