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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Steve Conrad (written by)
Release Date:
15 December 2006 (USA)
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Plot:
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 9 wins
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17 nominations
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Find your dream and follow it!
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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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Also Known As:
The Pursuit of Happiness (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
Untitled Chris Gardner Project (USA) (working title)
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Untitled Chris Gardner Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some language.
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Runtime:
117 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
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:U
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Based upon a true story.
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Errors in geography: In the intro to the movie it shows a person walked from a subway station eating UTZ potato chips. UTZ chips are only available on the east coast and are not shipped to the west coast.
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Quotes:
Christopher:
Hey dad, you wanna hear something funny? There was a man who was drowning, and a boat came, and the man on the boat said "Do you need help?" and the man said "God will save me". Then another boat came and he tried to help him, but he said "God will save me", then he drowned and went to Heaven. Then the man told God, "God, why didn't you save me?" and God said "I sent you two boats, you dummy!"
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Movie Connections:
References "The Love Boat" (1977)
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Soundtrack:
Jesus Children of America
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FAQ
Why is "happiness" spelled wrong in the title?Is there a real Chris Gardner?
Who is the "Rich" in his later firm Gardner Rich?
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Great film, very heart-warming. It gives hope to all of us that we can successfully reach are goals and dreams by working hard.
In the film, Chris Gardner (Will Smith's character) meets a guy driving a ferrari (played by up-and-coming actor Geoff Callan)...and is given some good advice... to become a stockbroker... "...you just need to be good with numbers and people." In turn, Will's character takes the advice to heart... but since he is down on his luck, it won't come easy.
On a side note, I heard that Chris Gardner really did meet a guy in a Ferrari.. and that the advice that he gave him was the same that is in the film... apparently they are still very good friends to this day!