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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

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User Rating: 7.8/10 (47,019 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Gabriele Muccino
Writer (WGA):
Steve Conrad (written by)
Release Date:
15 December 2006 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Plot:
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 17 nominations more
User Comments:
Amazing! more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Will Smith ... Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith ... Christopher (as Jaden Christopher Syre Smith)

Thandie Newton ... Linda

Brian Howe ... Jay Twistle

James Karen ... Martin Frohm

Dan Castellaneta ... Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller ... Walter Ribbon

Takayo Fischer ... Mrs. Chu

Kevin West ... World's Greatest Dad

George Cheung ... Chinese Maintenance Worker (as George K. Cheung)
David Michael Silverman ... Doctor at First Hospital

Domenic Bove ... Tim Ribbon

Geoff Callan ... Ferrari Owner

Joyful Raven ... Hippie Girl

Scott Klace ... Tim Brophy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Pursuit of Happiness (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
Untitled Chris Gardner Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some language.
Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
UK:12A | France:Unrated | Brazil:Livre | Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Italy:T | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:S | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Malaysia:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42013) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:7 | South Korea:All | Netherlands:6 | Ireland:12A | Hong Kong:IIA | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Argentina:13
Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USA more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Tyson Mao (contestant on "Beauty and the Geek" (2005)) served as a consultant on this film for the prop department. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: BART trains are designed not to operate if the doors of any train are obstructed. So in the scene where the train doors close on Chris Gardner's hand -- and he refuses to let go of the bone scanner -- the train departs while the doors are open partially; this would not actually happen. 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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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Higher Ground more

FAQ

Are there any differences between the movie story and the real story?
Is there a real Chris Gardner?
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90 out of 115 people found the following comment useful:-
Amazing!, 16 December 2006
10/10
Author: jellienellie818 from United States

I have been a fan of Will Smith for years and I have to say this may be his best film yet! "The Pursuit of Happiness" is just a wonderful (based on a true) story, full of adventure, hope, and pain. I saw the movie last night in a packed theater. Big Willie Weekend has returned, and for good reason! It's a great movie to see during the holidays and definitely a tear-jerker! Perfect for a date, a night out with friends, or even with family. If you ever thought Will Smith really couldn't act (and shame on you!), you'll think otherwise once you see this movie. You can really feel what he's going through just by looking in his eyes. And Jaden Smith is too adorable! Their on screen chemistry is almost unbearable to watch! Go see this movie! Great acting, great directing, great writing...you won't regret it!

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