Film
The Pursuit of Happyness
2006· PG-13· 1h 57m· Drama
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
Chris Gardner's life as a struggling salesman takes a transformative turn when he takes sole custody of his son, navigating the challenges of parenthood and the pursuit of a career in stockbroking that promises stability and success. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, this unflinching portrayal of resilience and determination offers a gritty, unvarnished look at the American Dream, where each step forward is fraught with uncertainty and hardship.
2006-12-14
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Key Crew
DirectorGabriele Muccino
ScreenplaySteven Conrad
ProducerSteve Tisch
Director of PhotographyPhedon Papamichael
Original Music ComposerAndrea Guerra
EditorHughes Winborne
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Details
Released2006-12-14
Runtime1h 57m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosEscape Artists · Relativity Media · Columbia Pictures
Budget$55M
Box office$307M
LanguagesEnglish · Cantonese
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.9/10 · 10710 votes
Original languageen
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