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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - Movie Browser

Will Smith and his actual son broke our hearts in a bathroom—and we thanked them for it.

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gritty underdogfather-son tearjerkerbootstrap capitalism

Overview

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

Content warning

biography based on true story work san francisco, california homeless person bus single father homelessness single parent poor+5 more

American dream mythologyparental sacrificedignity in povertyinstitutional barriers

Standout Aspects

Acting

Will Smith's bathroom scene—raw, unglamorous, Oscar-nominated desperation.

Direction

Muccino makes San Francisco feel both beautiful and brutally indifferent.

Best for:Solo·Family·Rewatch

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Gabriele Muccino

ReleasedDec 14, 2006

Runtime1h 57m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Budget$55M·Revenue$307.1M

Top Cast

Will Smith

Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith

Christopher

Thandiwe 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

Geoff Callan

Ferrari Owner

Scott Klace

Tim Brophy

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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Official Trailer 1 - Will Smith Movie

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