The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2006-12-14
  • User Rating: 7.9/10 from 9477 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 57min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Escape Artists
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Gabriele Muccino
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Summary

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

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  • Will Smith

    as Chris Gardner
  • Jaden Smith

    as Christopher
  • Thandiwe Newton

    as Linda
  • Brian Howe

    as Jay Twistle
  • James Karen

    as Martin Frohm
  • Dan Castellaneta

    as Alan Frakesh
  • Kurt Fuller

    as Walter Ribbon
  • Takayo Fischer

    as Mrs. Chu
  • Kevin West

    as World's Greatest Dad
  • George Cheung

    as Chinese Maintenance Worker
  • David Michael Silverman

    as Doctor at First Hospital
  • Domenic Bove

    as Tim Ribbon
  • Geoff Callan

    as Ferrari Owner
  • Joyful Raven

    as Hippie Girl
  • Scott Klace

    as Tim Brophy
  • Rashida Clendening

    as Bus Driver
  • Eric Schniewind

    as Doctor
  • Peter Fitzsimmons

    as Doctor
  • Maurice Sherbanee

    as Roy The Old Neighbor
  • Zuhair Haddad

    as Cab Driver
  • Victor Raider-Wexler

    as Landlord
  • Mark Christopher Lawrence

    as Wayne
  • Darryl Fong

    as Policeman
  • George Maguire

    as Police Clerk
  • Joe Nuñez

    as Driver Who Hits Chris
  • Adam Del Rio

    as Shoe-Spotting Intern
  • Rocky LaRochelle

    as Motel Manager
  • Erin Beers

    as Dean Witter Receptionist
  • Rueben Grundy

    as Businessman
  • Ming Lo

    as Young Executive
  • John Kovacevich

    as Young Executive
  • Bonnie Akimoto

    as Doctor's Receptionist
  • Stu Klitsner

    as Dr. Strauk
  • Esther Scott

    as Shelter Worker
  • Tina D'Elia

    as Shelter Worker
  • Cecil Williams

    as Reverend Williams
  • David Fine

    as Big Guy Rodney
  • George Moffatt

    as Homeless Guy in Line
  • Amir Talai

    as Clerk
  • Mike Garibaldi

    as Paul
  • Jason Frazier

    as Young Man - Bus Fight
  • Kevin Crook

    as Smug Intern
  • David Haines

    as Other Young Executive
  • James Finnerty

    as News Reporter
  • Abigail van Alyn

    as Ribbon's Receptionist
  • Bob Greene

    as Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital
  • Robert Anthony Peters

    as Glide Shelter Worker
  • Terri Orth-Pallavicini

    as Secretary
  • John Robb

    as Homeless Guy
  • Daniel Wilder

    as Homeless Guy
  • Cathy Fithian

    as Policewoman
  • Keith Stevenson

    as Indian Grocery Clerk
  • Jeff Applebaum

    as Dean Witter Employee
  • Victor Hoagland

    as Ribbon's Associate
  • Richard Bischoff

    as Ribbon's Associate
  • Edward Donlin

    as Dr. Don Florio
  • Larry Hunt

    as Bucket Man
  • Rose Aispuro

    as Blood Center Clerk
  • Arbin C. Kumar

    as Check Cashing Clerk
  • Jerry Edward McLilly

    as Smiley
  • Shareef Allman

    as Prisoner
  • Jeffrey Moon

    as Pizza Dad
  • Peaches Hutchinson

    as Pizza Mom
  • Brandon Deadwiler

    as Pizza Son
  • Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine

    as Pizza Daughter
  • Karen Kahn

    as Professional Woman
  • Yeena Fisher

    as Businesswoman (uncredited)
  • Phil Austin

    as Stock Broker (uncredited)
  • Kenny Santiago Marrero

    as Stock Broker (uncredited)
  • David Pearl

    as Stock Trader (uncredited)
  • Rick Camp

    as Bus Rider (uncredited)
  • Brad Carr

    as Dean Witter Employee (uncredited)
  • Ben Fritz

    as Dean Witter Trader (uncredited)
  • Adam Wang

    as Dean Witter Trader (uncredited)
  • Zachary Culbertson

    as European Tourist (uncredited)
  • Brendan Kruse

    as Bike Messenger (uncredited)
  • Austin Scott

    as Homeless Youth (uncredited)
Production Steve Tisch Producer
Production Denise Chamian Casting
Camera Phedon Papamichael Director of Photography
Production Will Smith Producer
Art J. Michael Riva Production Design
Crew Rocky Capella Utility Stunts
Production David Siegel Unit Production Manager
Art Lauri Gaffin Set Decoration
Art David F. Klassen Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up Sharen Davis Costume Design
Directing Gabriele Muccino Director
Writing Steven Conrad Screenplay
Sound Andrea Guerra Original Music Composer
Editing Hughes Winborne Editor
Production David Alper Executive Producer
Costume & Make-Up Pierce Austin Hairstylist
Production Louis D'Esposito Unit Production Manager
Crew Domenico Procacci Thanks
Directing Michael Viglietta Assistant Director
Costume & Make-Up Melanie Hughes Hairstylist
Crew Troy Brown Stunts
Costume & Make-Up Amy L. Disarro Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Judy Murdock Makeup Artist
Editing Geraud Brisson Assistant Editor
Crew Thomas Robinson Harper Stunt Coordinator
Directing Lars P. Winther First Assistant Director
Editing John Breinholt First Assistant Editor
Camera Zade Rosenthal Still Photographer
Costume & Make-Up JoAnn Stafford-Chaney Hairstylist
Crew Cid Swank Unit Publicist
Costume & Make-Up Camille Friend Makeup Department Head
Directing Carol DePasquale Script Supervisor
Art Amina Allean Dieye Art Department Coordinator
Camera Bob Hall First Assistant Camera
Sound Dennis Drummond Supervising Sound Editor
Crew Robin Lynn Bonaccorsi Stunt Driver
Sound Antongiulio Frulio Orchestrator

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