The Pursuit of Happyness
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
2006•PG-13•1h 57m•7.9•Released
Drama
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Director
Gabriele Muccino
Writer
Steven Conrad
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$307M
Languages
English, Cantonese
Studio
Escape Artists
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
David Michael Silverman
Doctor at First Hospital
Domenic Bove
Tim Ribbon
Geoff Callan
Ferrari Owner
Joyful Raven
Hippie Girl
Scott Klace
Tim Brophy
Production
Company
Escape Artists
Company
Relativity Media
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
Overbrook Entertainment
Producer
Will Smith
Producer
Steve Tisch
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