The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner's nearly one-year struggle being homeless. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, the film features Will Smith as Gardner, a homeless salesman. Smith's son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner's son, Christopher Jr.

The screenplay by Steven Conrad is based on the best-selling eponymous memoir written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe. The film was released on December 15, 2006, by Columbia Pictures. For his performance, Smith was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor.

The unusual spelling of the film's title comes from a mural that Gardner sees on the wall outside the daycare facility his son attends. He complains to the owner of the daycare that "happiness" is incorrectly spelled as "happyness" and needs to be changed.

Characters[]

Will Smith as Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith as Christopher Gardner, son of Chris Gardner
Thandie Newton as Linda Gardner, wife of Chris Gardner
Brian Howe as Jay Twistle
James Karen as Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta as Alan Frakesh
James Karen as Martin Frohm
Kevin West as World's Greatest Dad
Kurt Fuller as Walter Ribbon
Takayo Fischer as Mrs. Chu
George Cheung as Chinese Maintenance Worker
David Michael Silverman as the Doctor at First Hospital
Domenic Bove as Tim Ribbon
Geoff Callan as Ferrari Owner
Joyful Raven as Hippie Girl

Cinematography[]

Phedon Papamichael

Production[]

David Alper - executive producer
Todd Black producer
Jason Blumenthal - producer
Mark Clayman - executive producer
Louis D'Esposito - executive producer
Chris Gardner - associate producer (as Christopher P. Gardner)
James Lassiter - producer
Will Smith - producer
Steve Tisch - producer
Teddy Zee - executive producer

Reception and Awards[]

Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith had been praised for their performance in the movie by critics. The young Jaden Smith received Teen Choice Award, MTV Movie Award, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award and some more. Will Smith received Golden Globe, Academy Awards, Teen Choice Awards.

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