The Pursuit of Happyness Certificate: 
- Duration:
- 117 mins
- Year produced:
- 2006
- Director:
- Gabriele Muccino
- Cast:
- Will Smith
- Thandie Newton
- Dan Castellaneta
Based on the true story of Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness is a film of hope and triumph against all odds. Gardner is abandoned by his wife and left to raise his son alone. Dreaming of a career as a stockbroker, Gardner struggles to catch a break. Though times get so tough, he ends up sleeping in a toilet with his young son, Gardner never loses sight of his goal. At times, heart-breaking, but ultimately triumphant, this wonderful film urges us to follow our dreams.
- Average rating:
(2 votes)
Fascinating facts
The extras who appear in the film as homeless people are actually homeless people in real life. They were paid minimum wage for the duration of their scenes.
Will Smith received coaching from three “speed-cubing” champions in order to be able to complete a Rubik’s cube puzzle in under two minutes for the role of Chris Gardner.