Film · 2006

The Pursuit of Happyness

Name: The Pursuit of Happyness
Genre: Drama, Biography
Released: 2007-01-12
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen

Directed by Gabriele Muccino · starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton

1 h 57 min
12
Drama · Biography
USA
Released in the UK 11 January 2007

7.8 Users49 votes

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Synopsis

Inspired by a true story, Chris Gardner is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five year old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including being homeless and living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them.

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Runtime: 117 min1 hour and 57 minutes
Budget: $55mColumbia Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?: 1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Pursuit of Happyness released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 11 January 2007.
Who directed The Pursuit of Happyness?: Gabriele Muccino.
Who is in The Pursuit of Happyness?: It stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton and Brian Howe.
Where can I watch The Pursuit of Happyness?: In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.