The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman. 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 2006 memoir of the same name written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe. It is based on Gardner's nearly one-year struggle being homeless. The unusual spelling of the film's title comes from a mural that Gardner sees on the wall outside the daycare facility his son attends. The film was released on December 15, 2006 by Columbia Pictures, and received moderately positive reviews, with Smith's performance garnering universal acclaim. Smith was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Actor.
| Director | Gabriele Muccino |
| Produced by | Will Smith, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, James Lassiter, Steve Tisch |
| Screenplay by | Steven Conrad |
| Based on | The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner, Quincy Troupe |
| Starring | Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith |
| Narrator | Will Smith |
| Music | Andrea Guerra |
| Cinematography | Phedon Papamichael |
| Edited by | Hughes Winborne |
| Production, company | Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Overbrook Entertainment, Escape Artists |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Released | December 15, 2006 |
| Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $55 million |
| Box office | $307.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 70044605 |
About The Pursuit of Happyness
A struggling salesman tries to provide for his son. The film was nominated for an Academy Award.
Achievement of The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith was coached to learn how to solve a Rubik's cube in under two minutes. Will Smith's son is played by his real-life son, Jaden Smith.
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Latest information about The Pursuit of Happyness updated on July 28 2021.
