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The Pursuit of Happyness

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

20061h 57m7.9(10,636 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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

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Director

Gabriele Muccino

Cast

Will Smith

Will Smith

Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith

Christopher

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Linda

Brian Howe

Brian Howe

Jay Twistle

James Karen

James Karen

Martin Frohm

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Alan Frakesh

Kurt Fuller

Kurt Fuller

Walter Ribbon

Takayo Fischer

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