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15 December 2006 (USA) morePlot:
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 17 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(52 articles)
Karate Kid writer (From JoBlo. 16 June 2009, 2:12 AM, PDT)
Happyness Writer Picks Up Kung Fu Kid
(From EmpireOnline. 15 June 2009, 11:10 PM, PDT)
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Great Movie moreCast
(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 |
Additional Details
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The Pursuit of Happiness (International: English title) (alternative spelling)Untitled Chris Gardner Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for some language.Parents Guide:
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117 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:12A | Ireland:12A | Singapore:PG | Netherlands:6 | Sweden:7 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42013) | Italy:T | Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | France:U | Argentina:13 | Finland:S | Brazil:Livre | Hong Kong:IIA | South Korea:All | Malaysia:UFun Stuff
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Dan Castellaneta, who voices Homer Simpson on "The Simpsons" (1989), co-stars in the film as one of Gardner's superiors and requests a donut from Gardener. This is a nod to Casellaneta's animated counterpart who shares a similar taste for donuts. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: When Chris Gardner was going to meet Walter Ribbon, Mr. Ribbon said he was going to watch the 49er game. The 49ers did not play in any Monday night games in 1981. moreQuotes:
[last narration lines]Christopher Gardner: [voice-over] This part of my life... this part right here? This is called "happyness."
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Featured in Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream (2007) (V) moreSoundtrack:
I Know It's a Sin moreFAQ
Why is "happiness" spelled wrong in the title?Are there any differences between the movie story and the real story?
Who is the "Rich" in his later firm Gardner Rich?
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I was blessed to have seen this movie last night. It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me love life.
This movie is a great movie that depicts a love of a father for his son. Will Smith did an incredible job and deserves every accolade available to him. His son also did a fantastic job.
There is a great lesson that is learned in this movie and it truly shares the struggles of everyday life.
This movie was heart felt and touching. It was truly an experience worth having. Thank you for making this movie and I look forward to seeing it again.