The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

7.3	Listal rating
7.8	IMDB rating

Directed by

Gabriele Muccino

Starring (View all)

Chris Gardner

Christopher

Linda

Jay Twistle

Martin Frohm

Alan Frakesh

Walter Ribbon

Mrs. Chu

Written by

Steve Conrad

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This movie is about Chris Gardner (Will Smith). In the early 1980s, in San Francisco, Chris invests his savings in bone-density scanners, thus financially breaking the family, and soon bringing troubles to the relationship with his wife who eventually leaves him. Without any money and without his wife's help, and only with a total commitment to his son Christopher (Jaden Smith), Chris makes a deci... read more

Will and Jayden shine

5 years, 3 months ago at Jan 28 21:26

samira

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One of the best films of 2007, and with high expectation in the Oscars one year ago, The Pursuit of Happyness is a film that essentially exalts the model: America - Land of Opportunities, but is a great film nevertheless, with remarkable acting by real life father and son Will and Jayden Smith.

Based on the true story of Chris Gardner, who in the early 1980's, faced many difficultie... read more

Pursuit?

6 years ago at Apr 27 15:24

DefenderOfKnowledge

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This movie was amazing. Like Flash said, it is indeed a Rocky movie. Will plays the part amazingly well, as does his son (amazing for his first acting time!)

This movie actually suprised me because although it has the word "Happyness" in the title, it really isn't that happy. It is actually very sad most of the time. You will feel bad for the main actors. But fortunately, Will keeps... read more

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

Release date : 15 December 2006

Drama (46), 2006 (20), Biography (18), 2000s (13), Family (12), (9), Based On True Story (8), Ambition (7), Poverty (7), Homelessness (7), Father Son Relationship (7), San Francisco (6), Hippie (5), 1980s (5), Title Spoken By Character (5), Rubik's Cube (5), Salesman (4), Sad (4), Bus (4), San Francisco California (4)

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" + Great acting performances from Will and Jaden Smith. + Pretty good and sad story. I liked it. + Som good choice of music around the film. - Linda. Such a hateful character. - The end was kind of abrupt. 7.5/10"

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"Based on the life of Chris Gardner, an American entrepreneur, investor, stockbroker, motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist who, during the early 1980s, struggled with homelessness while raising his toddler son, Christopher, Jr. If you want more info then click here for Chris Gardner "

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