The Pursuit of Happyness

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The Pursuit of Happyness

PG-13

2006

1h 56m

Drama

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

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Critics Consensus

Will Smith's heartfelt performance elevates The Pursuit of Happyness above mere melodrama.

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

03/24/2007

In an effort to make a crowd-pleasing film, the horrors that Gardner must have experienced on the streets feel glossed over by the Hollywood machine.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

01/17/2007

We may wonder if happiness can be bought this way, and whether the film being sold to us isn't a slightly suspect package, but Smith, sublime and moving, sells it regardless.

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Paul Arendt

BBC.com

01/14/2007

3/5

Deserves kudos for avoiding saccharine sentiment, but its relentless emphasis on money as the cure for all ills is depressing. They might as well have called it The Pursuit of Richyness.

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Nicholas Oon

Maximum Hype (YouTube)

09/04/2021

7.5/10

It is Will Smith's lead performance in this that really stole the show and won me over. It really elevated this movie.

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

09/02/2020

The Pursuit of Happyness reveals the soul-wasting nature of poverty and the lack of prospects for those condemned to economic oblivion.

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Mattie Lucas

The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)

06/06/2019

2.5/4

Will Smith can carry a film. And carry it he does, because without him, Happyness would founder in its own schmaltz.

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Sahil K

@Sahilk171 3d

I cried one too many times watching this, it really make u feel all your emotions, the amount of struggle feels a part of you somehow, the acting, the storytelling, the direction, everything is nearly perfect, the ending make you lose all your emotions and gets you to tears of happiness, what a movie, will smith I was not a fan but now I am , amazing, this movie gets in my top 10 list, 9.5/10, must must watch.

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Pramit B

@pramit Dec 15

One of the greatest movies I have ever seen. Excellent acting from Will Smith.

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Anderson A

@Anderson47474 Dec 5

Filme lindo e muito motivacional, e nostálgico lembro como se fosse ontem quando passava na sessão da tarde, atuação do Will maravilhosa Nota: 8.7

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Dec 3

Success in 01 hour, 57 minutes, and 30 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $307,127,625.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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CadeandKit R

@CadeandKit Dec 3

Cade breaks down the scene that stood out most to him: Chris telling his son not to let anyone, including him, limit what he believes he can do. Kit highlights the brilliance in the way the film ties Chris’ childhood, intelligence, and work ethic into the story without ever turning it into a cliché. They also get into the uncomfortable reality of working unpaid, being underestimated, and trying to perform professionalism while experiencing homelessness. And, of course, they discuss how Chris’ relentless problem-solving: cutting minutes anywhere he can, taking big swings, showing up even when everything goes wrong became the foundation for his future success. By the time they reach the iconic final scene... the silent tears, the self-clap in the crowded street. It’s easy to see why both hosts consider this one of the most emotionally honest rags-to-riches stories ever made. It’s not glossy. It’s not convenient. But it’s deeply human.

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Jonathan L

Nov 29

Una buena película con la historia con dificultades llega al éxito 20/10 buena película

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Gabriele Muccino

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Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith

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Thandiwe Newton

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Brian Howe

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - Basketball and Dreams

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - Final Scene: Chris is Hired

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - The Time Machine

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - Rubik's Cube

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - First Impression

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - Cold Calling

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Official Clip - No Y in Happiness

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Synopsis

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

Director: Gabriele Muccino
Producer: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, James Lassiter, Will Smith
Screenwriter: Steve Conrad
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Production Co: Escape Artists, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $162.6M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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