- Release Date: 2006
- Runtime: 117 min
- Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe ... see all
- Director: Gabriele Muccino
- Plot: A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.
User Reviews
Important Film.
Jan 14, 2009
grimmgirl3 - yahoo.com
Jan 14, 2009grimmgirl3 - yahoo.com
I saw this film awhile back and loved it. Tonight I watched Seven Pounds, directed by the same director, Gariele Muccino. I will also look for his movies now. This movie is an excellent depiction of the homeless psyche. I think... Full review
The best yet
Jan 01, 2009
mojo5001 - yahoo.com
Jan 01, 2009mojo5001 - yahoo.com
This was the best movie of last year that i myself seen personally in theaters. Hitting home with the single father and son, it was more than touching because of the fact i am a single father. The story was revealing... Full review
will smith is awesome!
Dec 25, 2008
lpdcarebear - yahoo.com
Dec 25, 2008lpdcarebear - yahoo.com
I loved this movie. during it, i was always wondering, how would he get by. how would will smith make it through now? it was a great movie!... Full review
Great movie
Dec 18, 2008
nursenab - yahoo.com
Dec 18, 2008nursenab - yahoo.com
All I can really say that it was wonderful and cute. The story was really "wow". I couldn't believe someone could really have been through all that trouble. The movie is a moral and I personally recommend it for all ages.... Full review
Touching Story and Great Acting!
Dec 08, 2008
kietphung - yahoo.com
Dec 08, 2008kietphung - yahoo.com
Pursuit of Happyness is a very good movie. The story was excellent, and it provided a good opportunity for Will Smith to show his acting skills. Out of all of Will Smith's movies, I believe that the Pursuit of Happyness displays... Full review
A Must See!!
Dec 02, 2008
omarbibi14 - yahoo.com
Dec 02, 2008omarbibi14 - yahoo.com
This film will suite an array of people from all ages, if you like musicals youll like it, but if you dont you and are from the 60s era you will still like it! This film lets the mind wonder into... Full review
One of the best movies of 2006
Nov 22, 2008
dr.faisel - yahoo.com
Nov 22, 2008dr.faisel - yahoo.com
One of the best movies of the year 2006,great acting, great script. It was really touching and made me appreciate what i have and thank god for everything i have.... Full review
in pursuit of will smith happyness movie roles
Nov 16, 2008
sledkane - yahoo.com
Nov 16, 2008sledkane - yahoo.com
now this is the will smith i want to see more of , not so much of those commerical $$$$$$ making no plot no story s/f movies!will smith need to get into these type of roles more often i want to... Full review
SUCH A DEPRESSING MOVIE..
Nov 13, 2008
jackie_mija_97 - yahoo.com
Nov 13, 2008jackie_mija_97 - yahoo.com
This movie is sooooo depressing but yet it gives you so much to be thankful for...A+ on Will's performance and Jaden is such a cutie....GREAT GREAT MOVIE!... Full review
One my my favorites now!
Oct 31, 2008
arielreynolds87 - yahoo.com
Oct 31, 2008arielreynolds87 - yahoo.com
Just saw this for the first time the other day on Starz, and it was great. I loved the story, the acting, the drama, and how well Smith performed. When I see him I see such an amazing actor with so... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Apr 15, 2009associatedcontent.com
The Pursuit of Happyness is a touching true story about the hard times of a father and his son's experience after becoming homeless....This true story proves that with belief in oneself and enduring all.... ... Full Review
| Apr 15, 2009associatedcontent.com
The Pursuit of Happyness is a touching true story about the hard times of a father and his son's experience after becoming homeless....This true story proves that with belief in oneself and enduring all.... ... Full Review
| Apr 13, 2009associatedcontent.com
Movie Review of My Favorite Classic Movie....A good movie to me has a good storyline, entertaining dialogue, a hint of sarcasm, interesting scenes, and great actors.....The Pursuit of Happyness"The Pursuit of Happyness", spelled with a "y" not an "i", is a classic movie written by Steve Conrad directed by Gabriele Muccino.....The actors were believable.....The dialogue was humorous and engaging..... ... Full Review
| Apr 13, 2009associatedcontent.com
Movie Review of My Favorite Classic Movie....A good movie to me has a good storyline, entertaining dialogue, a hint of sarcasm, interesting scenes, and great actors.....The Pursuit of Happyness", spelled with a "y" not an "i", is a classic movie written by Steve Conrad directed by Gabriele Muccino.....The dialogue was humorous and engaging.....The actors were believable..... ... Full Review
| Mar 24, 2009associatedcontent.com
Favorite Movie: Pursuit of Happiness....Along with your usual, mediocre film comes a great movie that is both inspirational as well as influential..... ... Full Review
News
Keanu Reeves Finds Outer Space Love In 'Passengers' With The 'Pursuit Of Happyness' Director
mtv.com –
2010-01-27
Italian filmmaker Gabriele Muccino, best known in the U.S. for his Will Smith collaborations "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Seven Pounds," is in talks to direct Keanu Reeves next in the sci-fi flick " Passengers ," according to Variety . ... Full Article
Unlikely friendship between Ron Hall, Denver Moore inspires, changes lives
dallasnews.com –
2009-10-07
Ron Hall and Denver Moore are, as they like to put it, nobodies. Just two sinners saved by grace. They are also two men on a mission, determined to tackle homelessness by preaching a story of forgiveness, love and redemption. ... Full Article
My review of "The Pursuit of Happyness" is especially for the homebound viewer and/or people who live with a chronic disease. For instance, chronic pain from Fibromyalgia creates a challenge for me, when attempting to sit two or more hours... ... Full Article
Will Smith and his kid Jaden have a guaranteed formula for taking over the world. First, star in the heartwarming The Pursuit of Happyness , and get the entire world to love you. ... Full Article

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