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The Pursuit of Happyness
1 hour 57 minutes2006-12-14
7.9
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A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Cast
![Will Smith](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//5vtHreCntxLx5uC36ZA5ZXwfTjL.jpg)
Will Smith
Chris Gardner
![Jaden Smith](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//meraACSN0LYwLeZlaXN9YW6JCZT.jpg)
Jaden Smith
Christopher
![Thandiwe Newton](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//5BCyGUiUsXD6XzJgPPolqgWFFtj.jpg)
Thandiwe Newton
Linda
![Brian Howe](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//6JpzCLWbKG6Hp44r09ro0ZkJDSH.jpg)
Brian Howe
Jay Twistle
![James Karen](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//kW947hrR36DTHcm9mxes5nWkgVX.jpg)
James Karen
Martin Frohm
![Dan Castellaneta](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//AmeqWhP4A46AWkM4kVphg6jOTQX.jpg)
Dan Castellaneta
Alan Frakesh
![Kurt Fuller](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//kV02XLACLFd1YYQdSOgqy6lFmQ3.jpg)
Kurt Fuller
Walter Ribbon
![Takayo Fischer](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//xP8pWrxEOzRTzQzJTTAG4We0KxE.jpg)
Takayo Fischer
Mrs. Chu
![Kevin West](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//yUPnUbIRrezzx5cOXSTLJliPHlJ.jpg)
Kevin West
World's Greatest Dad
![George Cheung](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//oqVIeE1acnBzPboiP4UqGSIPWB0.jpg)
George Cheung
Chinese Maintenance Worker
![David Michael Silverman](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
David Michael Silverman
Doctor at First Hospital
![Domenic Bove](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Domenic Bove
Tim Ribbon
![Geoff Callan](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//6qgjotehc3YYxQHaMcXuPSaqrkM.jpg)
Geoff Callan
Ferrari Owner
![Joyful Raven](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Joyful Raven
Hippie Girl
![Scott Klace](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//zrfQrnsYVRNiJa3s4gGqZH3PSPZ.jpg)
Scott Klace
Tim Brophy
![Rashida Clendening](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Rashida Clendening
Bus Driver
![Eric Schniewind](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Eric Schniewind
Doctor
![Peter Fitzsimmons](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Peter Fitzsimmons
Doctor
![Maurice Sherbanee](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Maurice Sherbanee
Roy The Old Neighbor
![Zuhair Haddad](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//iB8qRpIPMIZBbwBAFWCQkb8UmVz.jpg)
Zuhair Haddad
Cab Driver
![Victor Raider-Wexler](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//A0GHKqatHaLOJCEXXuTJhwHphV1.jpg)
Victor Raider-Wexler
Landlord
![Mark Christopher Lawrence](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//uQgXQbaDS0hoPyqUhs5Z97KIZPA.jpg)
Mark Christopher Lawrence
Wayne
![Darryl Fong](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Darryl Fong
Policeman
![George Maguire](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
George Maguire
Police Clerk
![Joe Nuñez](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//oAuh9sSFHbuuAvW6JjwykwAjwdi.jpg)
Joe Nuñez
Driver Who Hits Chris
![Adam Del Rio](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Adam Del Rio
Shoe-Spotting Intern
![Rocky LaRochelle](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Rocky LaRochelle
Motel Manager
![Erin Beers](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Erin Beers
Dean Witter Receptionist
![Rueben Grundy](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//1lKO1XobnDS4F1rCw1jejvy5vME.jpg)
Rueben Grundy
Businessman
![Ming Lo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//tf63yOfnIuAnmC38lTMD6ictlYx.jpg)
Ming Lo
Young Executive
![John Kovacevich](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//yAVAQQMdYAGTmTc9CU4WcCSQliS.jpg)
John Kovacevich
Young Executive
![Bonnie Akimoto](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Bonnie Akimoto
Doctor's Receptionist
![Stu Klitsner](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Stu Klitsner
Dr. Strauk
![Esther Scott](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//wCUWexYXqzrGcGOCeNOA0sw4PMA.jpg)
Esther Scott
Shelter Worker
![Tina D'Elia](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//qEnU35FLeBdrc1CbBfk8SOfOVRY.jpg)
Tina D'Elia
Shelter Worker
![Cecil Williams](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Cecil Williams
Reverend Williams
![David Fine](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//wtqCef0BZ8YrjkuLpnMUOsZpGWq.jpg)
David Fine
Big Guy Rodney
![George Moffatt](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
George Moffatt
Homeless Guy in Line
![Amir Talai](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//zg5o41YaOESJF5ExZxsOKLefDFI.jpg)
Amir Talai
Clerk
![Mike Garibaldi](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Mike Garibaldi
Paul
![Jason Frazier](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jason Frazier
Young Man - Bus Fight
![Kevin Crook](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Kevin Crook
Smug Intern
![David Haines](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//fNHcii6bXXtLhSRuMrGnWWo0SYd.jpg)
David Haines
Other Young Executive
![James Finnerty](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
James Finnerty
News Reporter
![Abigail van Alyn](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Abigail van Alyn
Ribbon's Receptionist
![Bob Greene](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Bob Greene
Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital
![Robert Anthony Peters](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Robert Anthony Peters
Glide Shelter Worker
![Terri Orth-Pallavicini](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Terri Orth-Pallavicini
Secretary
![John Robb](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
John Robb
Homeless Guy
![Daniel Wilder](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Daniel Wilder
Homeless Guy
![Cathy Fithian](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Cathy Fithian
Policewoman
![Keith Stevenson](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Keith Stevenson
Indian Grocery Clerk
![Jeff Applebaum](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jeff Applebaum
Dean Witter Employee
![Victor Hoagland](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Victor Hoagland
Ribbon's Associate
![Richard Bischoff](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Richard Bischoff
Ribbon's Associate
![Edward Donlin](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Edward Donlin
Dr. Don Florio
![Larry Hunt](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Larry Hunt
Bucket Man
![Rose Aispuro](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Rose Aispuro
Blood Center Clerk
![Arbin C. Kumar](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Arbin C. Kumar
Check Cashing Clerk
![Jerry Edward McLilly](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jerry Edward McLilly
Smiley
![Shareef Allman](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Shareef Allman
Prisoner
![Jeffrey Moon](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//c3FC2QZQedCws3COqB9c9yU4TDS.jpg)
Jeffrey Moon
Pizza Dad
![Peaches Hutchinson](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Peaches Hutchinson
Pizza Mom
![Brandon Deadwiler](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Brandon Deadwiler
Pizza Son
![Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine
Pizza Daughter
![Karen Kahn](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//fGwSxZcxWK4cMZP7rfalD6y2168.jpg)
Karen Kahn
Professional Woman
![Phil Austin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//rfgWK2zjC9qTNu9jXSqmFqXQl3a.jpg)
Phil Austin
Stock Broker (uncredited)
![Rick Camp](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//rqvrnJbwxk926zOdPFDTQQJJEIm.jpg)
Rick Camp
Bus Rider (uncredited)
![Brad Carr](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Brad Carr
Dean Witter Employee (uncredited)
![Zachary Culbertson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//pjyMTQk7A5Emk2heZyp3DQK5BOq.jpg)
Zachary Culbertson
European Tourist (uncredited)
![Yeena Fisher](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//UaDC5PV1yEFbrauSfMiorxqdgC.jpg)
Yeena Fisher
Businesswoman (uncredited)
![Ben Fritz](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Ben Fritz
Dean Witter Trader (uncredited)
![Christopher Paul Gardner](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//Auk407HWa1fclUZxyUdOXFmb5xy.jpg)
Christopher Paul Gardner
Passerby on street (uncredited)
![Brendan Kruse](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Brendan Kruse
Bike Messenger (uncredited)
![Kenny Santiago Marrero](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Kenny Santiago Marrero
Stock Broker (uncredited)
![David Pearl](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//tAUblLeYJBQJLvvRGomrKfbvTBn.jpg)
David Pearl
Stock Trader (uncredited)
![Austin Scott](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//jGJNaViFTD2dTOVaGYIT0RhO4MR.jpg)
Austin Scott
Homeless Youth (uncredited)
![Adam Wang](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//nQNVZxczkK5GQ7BrdrNSk4dY4kN.jpg)