The Pursuit of Happyness
Seen it?2006 | 117 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Audiences adore it (7.9 out of 10), people are still talking about it, it drew serious awards attention and it made about 6 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Capote or Catch Me If You Can, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesVery strong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$307 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 781K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gabriele Muccino
- Will SmithChris Gardner
- Jaden SmithChristopher
- Thandiwe NewtonLinda
- Brian HoweJay Twistle
- James KarenMartin Frohm
- Dan CastellanetaAlan Frakesh
- Kurt FullerWalter Ribbon
- Takayo FischerMrs. Chu
- Kevin WestWorld's Greatest Dad
- George CheungChinese Maintenance Worker