The Pursuit of Happyness
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
Synopsis
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Official Trailer 1 - Will Smith Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-27
Top Cast
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Will Smith
Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith
Christopher
Thandiwe Newton
Linda
Brian Howe
Jay Twistle
James Karen
Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta
Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller
Walter Ribbon
Takayo Fischer
Mrs. Chu
Kevin West
World's Greatest Dad
George Cheung
Chinese Maintenance Worker
David Michael Silverman
Doctor at First Hospital
Domenic Bove
Tim Ribbon
Geoff Callan
Ferrari Owner
Joyful Raven
Hippie Girl
Scott Klace
Tim Brophy
Rashida Clendening
Bus Driver
Eric Schniewind
Doctor
Peter Fitzsimmons
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$307.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.58x
+$252.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriele Muccino
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Conrad
- Original Score
- Andrea Guerra
- Original Title
- The Pursuit of Happyness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $307.1M
- Production Studios
- Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriele Muccino
Steven Conrad
Andrea Guerra
Phedon Papamichael
Hughes Winborne
Steve Tisch, Will Smith, David Alper
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriele Muccino
Director
Steven Conrad
Screenplay
Steve Tisch
Producer
Will Smith
Producer
Andrea Guerra
Original Music Composer
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Hughes Winborne
Editor
J. Michael Riva
Production Design
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
Thomas Robinson Harper
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pursuit of Happyness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pursuit of Happyness about?
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Who directed The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness was directed by Gabriele Muccino.
Who stars in The Pursuit of Happyness?
The principal cast of The Pursuit of Happyness includes Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen.
When was The Pursuit of Happyness released and how long is it?
The Pursuit of Happyness was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $307.1M at the worldwide box office (5.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Pursuit of Happyness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pursuit of Happyness was composed by Andrea Guerra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).