The Pursuit of Happyness
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Where to watch The Pursuit of Happyness in United States
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Where is The Pursuit of Happyness streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Zee5 |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Crave, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, Claro tv+, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino. The cast is led by Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 10700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Pursuit of Happyness was produced by Escape Artists, Relativity Media, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 14, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $307 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gabriele Muccino
- Writers
- Steven Conrad
- Release date
- December 14, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $55 million
- Box office
- $307 million
- Production
- Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures
The Pursuit of Happyness cast & crew
The Pursuit of Happyness was directed by Gabriele Muccino and written by Steven Conrad.
The cast features Will Smith as Chris Gardner, Jaden Smith as Christopher, Thandiwe Newton as Linda, Brian Howe as Jay Twistle, James Karen as Martin Frohm, and Dan Castellaneta as Alan Frakesh.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrea Guerra, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael, and it was produced by Will Smith and Steve Tisch.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness worth watching?
The Pursuit of Happyness holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 10,650 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Pursuit of Happyness is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Pursuit of Happyness
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
The Pursuit of Happyness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pursuit of Happyness in United States?
The Pursuit of Happyness is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Pursuit of Happyness in?
The Pursuit of Happyness is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Pursuit of Happyness rated?
The Pursuit of Happyness is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 10,650 ratings.
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