The Pursuit of Happyness

Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on Chris Gardner's nearly one-year struggle with homelessness. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, the film features Will Smith as Gardner, an on-and-off-homeless salesman-turned stockbroker. Smith's son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner's son Christopher Jr. The screenplay by Steven Conrad is based on the best-selling memoir written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 15, 2006

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PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 57 min

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Also known as:

  • The Pursuit of Happyness,
  • U potrazi za srecom,
  • W pogoni za szczesciem,
  • Stestí na dosah,
  • En busca de la felicidad,
  • À Procura da Felicidade,
  • Õnne otsinguil,
  • Das Streben nach Glück,
  • Jagten på lykke,
  • La poursuite du bonheur,
  • Stastie na dosah,
  • Shiawase no Chikara,
  • La ricerca della felicità,
  • Onnen potkuja,
  • A boldogság nyomában,
  • Umudunu kaybetme,
  • À la recherche du bonheur

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Directed by

Gabriele Muccino

Gabriele Muccino (born 20 May 1967) is an Italian film director. He is the elder brother of actor Silvio Muccino, who often appears in his brother's films. Born in Rome, Gabriele Muccino gained success with films such as L'ultimo bacio (One Last Kiss) and Remember Me, My Love (Ricordati di me). He...

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2006
  • Mar 27, 2007
  • Jun 14, 2005
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 57 min
  • 1 h 49 min
  • 2 h 25 min
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  • 55,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film Nominees

MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance Winners

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Media

Adapted From

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness is a book written by Christopher Gardner.

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