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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 synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 17 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(63 articles)
Writer Found For ‘Men In Black 3′ (From Screen Rant. 30 October 2009, 4:45 PM, PDT)
Butler Sets Sights on ‘Slide,’ Hopes for ‘Happyness’ Director
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 26 October 2009, 9:14 PM, PDT)
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Take your parents to see it over the holidays more (505 total)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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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 Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | France:U | Argentina:13 | Finland:S | Brazil:Livre | Hong Kong:IIA | South Korea:All | Malaysia:UFun Stuff
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The municipal bus seen in "The Pursuit of Happyness" is the same bus used for the runaway bus in the movie Speed (1994/I). It has two steering wheels. The second steering wheel is concealed amongst the front bench seats. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Chris and Christopher are collecting their stuff after being kicked out of the hotel room, Christopher picks up his basketball in a grocery bag. The next time he is seen, he is carrying a garbage bag. moreSoundtrack:
Morning, Morning moreFAQ
Is there a real Chris Gardner?Are there any differences between the movie story and the real story?
Why is "happiness" spelled wrong in the title?
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I was fortunate to see this movie in a screening. I really enjoyed it, and felt that it lived up to the teary and heartwarming trailer. While the movie has an uplifting "go for your dreams" message, the deepest theme is that of family.
Will Smith did a great job as the father trying to protect his son from their circumstances of becoming homeless as much as he can, while at the same time trying to work in the competitive world of stocks as an un-paid intern. Jaden Smith was outstanding as the preschool-aged kid who knows things are going wrong and tries to have a stiff upper lip, but just can't do it all the time.
The story is very touching and was close to home for me. My family has been through some tough times, and this movie just reminded me of how much my parents struggled to provide for our family and yet kept life fun as much as they could. I am excited to go see this with my parents as a way to say thank you.