Pursuit of Happiness
Synopsis
An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.
Top Cast
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Frank Whaley
Alan
Annabeth Gish
Marissa
Jean Stapleton
Lorrraine
Amy Jo Johnson
Tracy
Patrick Van Horn
Mike
Liz Vassey
Renee
Cress Williams
Ace
Alex Hyde-White
Paul
Tom Wright
Thom
Anne-Marie Johnson
Devin Quinn
Dawn Eason
Janet
Kieran Mulroney
Calvin
Jean Stapleton
Lorraine
Michelle Krusiec
Miko
Megan Blake
Minister
Adam Baldwin
Chad Harmon
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Putch
- Screenplay & Story
- John Robert Zaring
- Original Score
- Alexander Baker, Clair Marlo
- Original Title
- Pursuit of Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Martindale Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Putch
John Robert Zaring
Alexander Baker, Clair Marlo
Ross Berryman
Vanick Moradian
Darryl Taja, Alex Hyde-White
Department Leadership Roster
John Putch
Director
Darryl Taja
Producer
Vanick Moradian
Editor
Ross Berryman
Director of Photography
Mara A. Spear
Production Design
John Robert Zaring
Writer
Alex Hyde-White
Producer
Alexander Baker
Original Music Composer
Clair Marlo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pursuit of Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pursuit of Happiness about?
An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.
Who directed Pursuit of Happiness?
Pursuit of Happiness was directed by John Putch.
Who stars in Pursuit of Happiness?
The principal cast of Pursuit of Happiness includes Frank Whaley, Annabeth Gish, Jean Stapleton, Amy Jo Johnson, Patrick Van Horn.
When was Pursuit of Happiness released and how long is it?
Pursuit of Happiness was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Pursuit of Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pursuit of Happiness was composed by Alexander Baker, Clair Marlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pursuit of Happiness?
Pursuit of Happiness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).