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The Pursuit of Happyness

2006
Drama
Biography
1h 57m
Chris Gardner (Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them. (Sony)
Directed by:
Gabriele Muccino Gabriele Muccino
Written by:
Steve Conrad Chris Gardner
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Starring:
Will Smith Will Smith Thandiwe Newton Thandiwe Newton Brian Howe Brian Howe Mark Christopher Lawrence Mark Christopher Lawrence Dan Castellaneta Dan Castellaneta James Karen James Karen Kurt Fuller Kurt Fuller Jaden Smith Jaden Smith Takayo Fischer Scott Klace
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Genres:
Drama, Biography
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Cantonese
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The Pursuit of Happyness

2006
Drama
Biography
1h 57m
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spunkieSpunkie
Rated 02 Dec 2007
25
11th
Here is your daily update on American Dream, well-shot on the formulae of almost every indie out there and its sinister message covered by so called humanism.
Rated 02 Dec 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 12 Jun 2009
75
65th
Quite alright, nothing magnificent. Moving, well acted, competently directed, the usual annoying snags you find in Hollywood productions, but ultimately satisfying enough. It really does feel like a lot of the stumbling blocks are just thrown up for the sake of it, and I do know how much this is not the true story. Good, nothing more.
Rated 12 Jun 2009
lucluc
Rated 15 Mar 2010
80
91st
Very good drama movie with W. Smith; a sort of struggle for life movie. America is one of those countries where the differences between rich and poor people are so big. Great to see in this movie Murphy's law : "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong"
Rated 15 Mar 2010
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 29 Aug 2008
65
41st
I don't know if I can respect a film when the company that made it can't even run a spell-check on the film's title.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
paul_hPaul H
Rated 28 Mar 2009
91
74th
This is a very nice movie. It has an great story and the actors really perform well.
Rated 28 Mar 2009
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 01 Feb 2007
20
13th
Bullshit, Right-wing anti-homeless claptrap from major studios, served to you on the plate that is gladhandling alpha male moron Will Smith. Too much to get pissed out- suffice to say, it's capitalism vs. dreams and guess who fucking wins?
Rated 01 Feb 2007
anilscnanilscn
Rated 02 Jul 2017
50
48th
Movie of Capitalism
Rated 02 Jul 2017
keysercomp01keysercomp01
Rated 28 Aug 2010
80
0th
"The Pursuit of Happyness" derives from the Constitution where Thomas Edison wrote that all men have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. One man (Smith), focuses on finding this happiness during a downward spiral in his life. He and his son are forced to live on the streets while he interns for a stock broker company. During his no-pay internship, he fights for the one job position that the company opens up for interns. Somewhere along the way, he finds his happine
Rated 28 Aug 2010
veryrachelvery_rachel
Rated 18 Dec 2006
72
40th
If you've seen the preview, you've seen the movie.
Rated 18 Dec 2006
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
70
41st
Elevated by Smith's performance, but the material is very sappy.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
gigglestickGigglestick
Rated 28 Feb 2008
90
85th
Well written, well acted, and well directed, but don't watch this movie on a day when shit's going badly. For as good as this movie is, you almost wanna jump off of a building through most of it. There is absolutely no gratification until the last five minutes or so. How much shit can one man take? This movie answers the question. I mean, really. I needed a hug after it was over. It held my interest the whole way through, though. I give it a cool A-, which translate to 90.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
pigletPiglet
Rated 23 Jul 2009
50
14th
The American dream at it's most repulsive.
Rated 23 Jul 2009
thecedexthecedex
Rated 27 Feb 2007
55
23rd
Shamlessly sappy but there are times when the it works emotionally. Its a shame most of the movie is quite forgetabble. Overall, effective but lacking.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 26 Nov 2011
65
42nd
My friend kept laughing at all the tension building emotional moments. Kinda took me out of the film. Can't say if that made me like it more or less though.
Rated 26 Nov 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 04 Jan 2008
80
69th
I thought I tasted syrup but it was just sweet sugar. Smith is great in the lead role and I really cared about the character. Leaves a warm feeling behind.
Rated 04 Jan 2008
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 09 Feb 2009
71
55th
A fair adaptation of a good version of the classic American success story. This movie has a fair blend of sorrow, laughter, and a driving story to tie it all together. I'd recommend it, but you don't need to watch this more than once.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 08 Apr 2007
77
54th
The Pursuit of Happyness is standard formulaic fare but ultimately Will Smith's excellent performance and a story we can all relate to makes it excell in its own right.
Rated 08 Apr 2007
gritGrit
Rated 19 Mar 2007
66
69th
A moving film backed up by an interesting story and a nice performance from Will Smith.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
bluewasabiibluewasabii
Rated 13 Nov 2008
75
49th
aww. so sweet and touching and inspiring blah blah blah
Rated 13 Nov 2008
martrynmartryn
Rated 26 Apr 2009
75
65th
I'm personally not into sappy feel good movies about how awesome pursuing the American Dream is. I wish Will Smith would go back to making fun movies. Still, it's not bad and it is encouraging. And the younger Smith got this one out before The Day the Earth Stood Still ruined his career for ever.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 05 Jul 2007
83
80th
The father-son chemistry puts this film above average.
Rated 05 Jul 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 01 Apr 2016
50
23rd
Republican Porn.
Rated 01 Apr 2016
duca015duca015
Rated 19 Oct 2011
88
77th
Great drama. It is touching, moving very easy to relate. Will Smith shows again his great acting skills, and supporting cast is also great, together with young Jaden Smith (is this his son). If You like good drama, this is right movie for You.
Rated 19 Oct 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 28 Dec 2012
57
46th
It's your archetypal solid all-rounder. Pretty strong in most areas, not really obviously weak any either, but slightly irritating in its averageness. The result is a sappy, but enjoyable and mildly affecting movie; in which I couldn't quite work out if the moral was 'money makes you happy' or 'homelessness makes you not happy''?
Rated 28 Dec 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 25 Jul 2018
62
50th
Very sappy movie with not the best acting and very generic boring music. Not great.
Rated 25 Jul 2018
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 02 Dec 2008
5
44th
Manipulative but still somewhat enjoyable. I found it hard to believe that Will Smith was struggling with money problems and I really hate the message that money is the key to happiness. I always think Will Smith can't get any whiter but then this happens. Come out of the white closet, Will.
Rated 02 Dec 2008
balashomebalashome
Rated 17 Sep 2011
85
58th
A sappy, sentimental drama. But it will get most people! In a good way. It is very hard to match the depth of feelings evoked in a father-son relationship as with ''Life is beautiful'', but this is modern and lighter. It works!
Rated 17 Sep 2011
dst7175dst7175
Rated 25 Jun 2008
0
1st
My top 10 worst movies of all time. So boring watching a man try to find a place to sleep.
Rated 25 Jun 2008
fibonaccifibonacci
Rated 08 Jul 2009
65
29th
Without Will Smith's performance, this movie really wouldn't be worth the time.
Rated 08 Jul 2009
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 04 Apr 2014
83
42nd
This is a great movie. I;m not sure why though, the plot seems pretty normal and I'm sure I've seen this before, but it sure in hell doesn't beat the massive performance from Will Smith and some of the supporting cast. Worth watching.
Rated 04 Apr 2014
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 17 Jan 2010
45
31st
Ayn Rand's favourite movie
Rated 17 Jan 2010
pewbengpewbeng
Rated 05 Dec 2009
74
57th
Right when I was ready to accept Will Smith as the anemic wanker that he has become he does something good again.
Rated 05 Dec 2009
scorpusScorpus
Rated 24 May 2012
78
65th
It definitely follows a formula, but that doesn't stop The Pursuit of Happyness from being an emotionally engaging film with a solid performance from Smith
Rated 24 May 2012
thmertensth_mertens
Rated 31 Jan 2008
38
11th
This is what I think of this movie: * Last year 25 million Americans requested emergency food assistance. Of those 25 million, 9 million were children. * 37 million Americans are considered poor. * Out of a total 2trillion, 400billion was spent on warfare. * ....... Lets just keep it with: this is a very touching and inspiring story, but instead they could have launched an open debate on the lack of social security and the hypocricy of the American Dream.
Rated 31 Jan 2008
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
40
11th
Boring and depressing without ever feeling truly emotional.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 31 Jul 2021
53
37th
The pursuit of keeping down the working class by means of neoliberal propaganda.
Rated 31 Jul 2021
yesilyesil
Rated 30 Jan 2013
100
77th
Çocuğu ile metroda kaldıkları sahnede sabah olur görevli kapıyı vurur. Çocuk uyanmasın diye kulaklarını kapatır ve gözlerinden süzülen yaş... ahh, duygulandığım filmlerden biri... benim için bir başyapıt.
Rated 30 Jan 2013
tsvetetsvete
Rated 29 Jan 2023
81
18th
1
Rated 29 Jan 2023
owen1218owen1218
Rated 22 Apr 2007
50
18th
More like the pursuit of extreme wealth.
Rated 22 Apr 2007
calinkicalinki
Rated 09 May 2010
55
12th
better watch "ladri di biciclette" (1948) instead
Rated 09 May 2010
fuckeroofuckeroo
Rated 23 Jun 2010
90
54th
The struggle to survive. The desire to see a smile on your son's face. The blood, sweat and tears you'd shed for your family. Will Smith nailed this movie. Bravo.
Rated 23 Jun 2010
maakalmaakal
Rated 31 Dec 2010
74
50th
As good as this type of movie can probably hope to be.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
oretyo_rety
Rated 13 Jan 2013
95
94th
Wise, touching, heart-warming showcase of Will Smith's dramatic capabilities.
Rated 13 Jan 2013
spazzpp2spazzPP2
Rated 15 Nov 2009
2
45th
one of the smithiest movies ever!
Rated 15 Nov 2009
imhiilmejohnImHiilmeJohn
Rated 08 Dec 2020
82
71st
Money, money, money Must be funny In the rich man's world
Rated 08 Dec 2020
monkeyflipmonkeyflip
Rated 09 Nov 2009
48
33rd
It's drama. Well made but not much re-watch value.
Rated 09 Nov 2009
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 14 May 2007
86
73rd
A lot better than I was expecting. Will Smith's performance is really great. The film works emotionally and really pulled me into feeling for his situation.
Rated 14 May 2007
priokanopriokano
Rated 05 Aug 2010
8
91st
ai triste demais... bom, mas eu não tinha a menor condição de ver... a menor...
Rated 05 Aug 2010
samsterSamster
Rated 06 Jul 2014
83
56th
A lot better than I expected. A couple of mopey parts by the wife and son, but all in all, a good acting job by will smith and his son.
Rated 06 Jul 2014
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 27 Dec 2006
60
23rd
Spoiler = dude struggles, dude gets job, movie over. The movie is what single parents go through most of their lives, minus the happy ending. Good movie to watch if the library doesn't have anything else on their shelf.
Rated 27 Dec 2006
tobiaTobia
Rated 12 Jun 2007
80
85th
This movie is technically and artistically beautiful, though emotionally trying: sad but sweet.
Rated 12 Jun 2007
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 21 Apr 2007
2
13th
Lifted up by Will Smith's great performance and the subject matter we all love to hear, Pursuit of Happyness is an enjoyable movie. It tends to drag toward the end, but overall it's a worthwhile watch. I liked it.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
mrmartinMrMartin
Rated 14 Dec 2011
89
79th
Really something
Rated 14 Dec 2011
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
70
53rd
I quite liked it
Rated 23 Aug 2015
gencayGencay
Rated 16 Mar 2022
64
40th
Güzel bir film ancak duyguyu bana yeterince geçiremediğinden etkileyici ve unutulmaz olmadı.
Rated 16 Mar 2022
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 29 May 2007
6
34th
Too forced, the problem with Will Smith is that, I never buy his dramatic performances. He should stick to comedy...
Rated 29 May 2007
mohkoMohko
Rated 09 Nov 2007
80
83rd
Smith shines in this drama about ups and downs of a single father.
Rated 09 Nov 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Mar 2007
78
54th
I'm torn between hating the film's message that money can solve all your problems, and that hard work can overcome all barriers, and liking the fact that it does a reasonably effective job of also showing how good hardworking people can get screwed by the system and the lack of safety nets available to them.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
dwyerdwyer
Rated 10 Jan 2010
77
55th
A rags-to-riches story based on real events. This is all about Will Smith's acting, and it's pretty solid. He's a very charming, charismatic actor, so whether or not this film succeeds for you is whether or not he wins you over in the early scenes. I think he will. There's one amazingly heartbreaking scene in a train station bathroom that is very, very well done. This movie will not blow you away, but you won't think it a waste of your time, either.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
pksenthilpksenthil
Rated 19 Jul 2009
85
74th
A very touching story and great performance by Will Smith
Rated 19 Jul 2009
xsmokedoggxsmokedogg
Rated 17 Oct 2007
75
14th
All Pursuit, no Happiness.
Rated 17 Oct 2007
scurryscurry
Rated 27 Jan 2008
65
85th
About poverty. Story is wonderful, but it's hard to watch, as it should be. Heartbreaking without ever feeling phony or affected. Though I will say that I perfectly understand that some people will hate it, for the same reasons I liked it. Not for everyone.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
aureliuszAureliusz
Rated 25 Jul 2014
95
94th
Bardzo ciekawa opowiesc o zyciu, poprzez caly film dopingujemy naszego głownego bohatera, ktorego spotykaja same przeciwnosci losu. Will Smith to swietny aktor, dzieki niemu uczestniczymy calym soba w tym jakze swietnym filmie. Nie pozostaje nic innego jak tylko polecac ten film innym.
Rated 25 Jul 2014
anchoviesanchovies
Rated 07 Oct 2010
30
7th
This movie is so melodramatic and laboured I thought I was watching I am Sam again. I felt angry that they sensationalised the details of a genuinely inspiring true story (e.g. the actual Chris Gardner WAS paid during the internship, he didn't have to look after his son while he was studying for his stockbroker exam, by the time his son was returned to he was employed although he struggled with homelessness). Overall an oscar bait vehicle for Will Smith to show off his crying scenes...
Rated 07 Oct 2010
jeg2jeg2
Rated 16 May 2008
60
52nd
well acted with good pacing and quite uplifting
Rated 16 May 2008
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 12 Jun 2016
20
10th
Sentimental and inspirational -- not my cup of tea.
Rated 12 Jun 2016
thorn969thorn969
Rated 21 Jan 2015
41
35th
Surprisingly touching and decently acted.
Rated 21 Jan 2015
catborisecatborise
Rated 04 Dec 2011
97
99th
duygulandirici, sürükleyici, kendinizi bulabileceginiz oyunculukta zirve bence
Rated 04 Dec 2011
obdurateObdurate
Rated 26 Jul 2008
85
80th
I liked this movie a lot more than I thought I would. Smith proves that he is in fact a talented actor. His character wrestles with his own demons while trying to keep his relationship with his son existent, providing protection and a possible hope for the future. It demands a lot of the viewer emotionally and if you're willing to give yourself to it, it's easily a 85.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
sorksork
Rated 02 Jun 2008
62
56th
Feel good.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
murravenerMurravener
Rated 13 Mar 2007
85
80th
A very touching and inspiring story in which both Will and Jayden Smith shine in their respective roles.
Rated 13 Mar 2007
erlanuaierlanuai
Rated 29 Jul 2009
90
83rd
Touaches deeply spectator's heart
Rated 29 Jul 2009
seasnekSeaSnek
Rated 28 Aug 2017
80
34th
A good time with a good story.
Rated 28 Aug 2017
dzntevnmttrDZNTEVNMTTR
Rated 13 Jun 2014
90
75th
One of Will Smith's best, not quite as great as Seven Pounds though...
Rated 13 Jun 2014
qpegQpeg
Rated 18 Aug 2007
85
63rd
Nice feelgood film about making it against all odds.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
arielshawarielshaw
Rated 12 Oct 2007
50
16th
its cool
Rated 12 Oct 2007
wizbangWizbang
Rated 10 Feb 2007
89
81st
If you've seen the trailer, there's nothing unexpected here. If you've seen Will Smith's resume, though, you might be startled at the depth of his performance. The film doesn't break any new ground, but it's worth a watch if you like warming your heart.
Rated 10 Feb 2007
spencmenacespencmenace
Rated 17 Mar 2012
75
45th
inspirational and one of the classics out there p.s. the saddest scene is when their in the bathroom
Rated 17 Mar 2012
aversasAversaS
Rated 10 Aug 2012
80
84th
Touching and sad. True American story.
Rated 10 Aug 2012
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 17 Aug 2007
83
84th
Very mainstream and conventional, but inspirational. Will Smith carries the film with one great performance, and little son Jaden also does very well. One of 2006's best.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 26 Oct 2015
7
57th
The Pursuit of Happyness is not a groundbreaking piece of filmmaking by any stretch of the imagination. However there is an innocent, relatable & engaging heart to this film that may be overly sentimental, but is sure to pull on the heart strings of many. Will Smith gives one of his best performances and he elevates the story dramatically. And the inclusion of his real son adds more emotional weight to the believability of the story. It's undoubtedly sappy, but a pleasant watch all the same.
Rated 26 Oct 2015
gargom04Gargom04
Rated 09 Aug 2020
70
30th
Opinión personal: 7,5 Actores: 7 Planos: 6 Guión: 7,5 BSO/FX: - Total: 70
Rated 09 Aug 2020
tbwTBW
Rated 22 Sep 2014
55
24th
Not bad
Rated 22 Sep 2014
metropicalmetropical
Rated 16 Sep 2008
75
11th
so tired of too much Will Smith in everything he's involved in except MIB.
Rated 16 Sep 2008
hahaHaha
Rated 09 Apr 2009
92
86th
Heartwarming, heartbreaking. Tour de Force by Smith here. Great piece of work.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 16 Apr 2009
85
44th
Nice touching family movie about love, sacrifice and perseverance.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 14 Jul 2008
10
6th
Just a series of uncomfortable moments. And yeah, it's a true story, but the actual story wasn't as big a struggle as this movie painted. Will Smith is awful.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
seenmanyseenmany
Rated 24 May 2016
96
94th
very awesome
Rated 24 May 2016
timon88Timon88
Rated 20 Nov 2014
28
15th
Nauseatingly sappy. In place of actual dramatic impetus, one must settle for wondering just what misfortune is going to befall them next. This shoddy bit of heartstring-tugging might--MIGHT have been carried by an actual actor. But Will Smith's characterization is completely devoid of any suggestion of an inner life, presumably because he has none himself.
Rated 20 Nov 2014
ogiersogiers
Rated 06 Jul 2009
87
51st
Sweet flick, Will Smith trying out roles outside of his usual casting.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
mistakesMistakes
Rated 15 Jul 2010
50
52nd
Mistakes - 1) Will Smith's son is given a basketball as a gift. Later on, when he tells his son they are gonna go back home, he says, "We are gonna get you home to your football." 2) When the cabbie is chasing Will Smith, the cabbie can't be seen entering the subway station using the stairs or the escalator, but pretty much appears to come out of nowhere.
Rated 15 Jul 2010
chadarnookchadarnook
Rated 09 Apr 2009
14
1st
Endlessly predictable, forgettable, and dull. Typical feel-good movie that fails to deliver on any real emotional level.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 22 Dec 2017
60
35th
Bootstrap Theory: The Movie. Worth it for a great performance from Will Smith, but the script is oh so very Hollywood cliché.
Rated 22 Dec 2017
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 14 Aug 2021
85
86th
Inspiredbytrue+fuckwalllolhappy+SF81+timemachine!lol+rubix+buskersteals+isfuckspelledright?lool+maddaycareTV+getsitbacklollifesavingsonem+bosstaxirubix:P-hastorunfromfarelol+subwaysdropsitbytimemachineguy-wifeleaveswithkid+takesback-hastopaintaptlol+jailcuzparkingticketslol-interviewdirty-hemustahadonsomereallynicepants:P+wifeNYalmosttakeskid+neverletsaycantevenme+machineguylolhitbycarlostshoe+trynasellmoreinlesstime+govallmoney+timemachine+sonsleeppublicwashcry+welcome+87ownfirm-06multimilsale
Rated 14 Aug 2021
kebramonekeb_ramone
Rated 31 Dec 2010
90
78th
Ótimo filme, recomendo...
Rated 31 Dec 2010
stflyst_fly
Rated 08 Feb 2009
90
95th
Great. A biopic about a stuggling salesman, Chris Gardner. This is a strange film indeed, its not a teer-jerker or a feel-good movie, but I guarentee it will inspire the hell out of you. I mean the guy fights against some pretty daunting odds, not the least of which being he's blessed with the worst possible luck on the planet, and he pulls through. Life gave him lemons and lets just say, he made a LOT of lemonade. Definitely worth buying so its handy when you're down on hope.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
youtellme93youtellme93
Rated 05 Mar 2008
85
71st
Just when you think he might catch a break...he doesn't. For two hours.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
bycorebycore
Rated 09 Oct 2008
25
3rd
Terrible. Lots of pursuit, very little happiness.
Rated 09 Oct 2008
psanket307psanket307
Rated 08 Feb 2017
70
36th
good movie
Rated 08 Feb 2017
croweycrowey
Rated 16 Nov 2021
30
16th
To be fair, I hated it because of the name already.
Rated 16 Nov 2021

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