The Pursuit of Happyness
For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
2006 | 117m | English
Popularity: 12 (history)
| Director: | Gabriele Muccino |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Steven Conrad |
| Staring: |
| A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 14, 2006 |
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| Director: | Gabriele Muccino |
| Writer: | Steven Conrad |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | san francisco, california, single parent, homeless person, bus, worker, homelessness, work, church service, bad luck, biography, based on true story, salesman, stockbroker, single father, inspiring story, poor, working life, happiness, optimistic, powerful |
| Production Companies | Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment, Escape Artists, Relativity Media |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $307,077,295
Budget: $55,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Geoff Callan | Ferrari Owner |
| Joyful Raven | Hippie Girl |
| Scott Klace | Tim Brophy |
| Rashida Clendening | Bus Driver |
| Eric Schniewind | Doctor |
| Peter Fitzsimmons | Doctor |
| Maurice Sherbanee | Roy The Old Neighbor |
| Zuhair Haddad | Cab Driver |
| Victor Raider-Wexler | Landlord |
| Mark Christopher Lawrence | Wayne |
| Darryl Fong | Policeman |
| George Maguire | Police Clerk |
| Joe Nuñez | Driver Who Hits Chris |
| Adam Del Rio | Shoe-Spotting Intern |
| Rocky LaRochelle | Motel Manager |
| Erin Beers | Dean Witter Receptionist |
| Rueben Grundy | Businessman |
| Ming Lo | Young Executive |
| John Kovacevich | Young Executive |
| Bonnie Akimoto | Doctor's Receptionist |
| Stu Klitsner | Dr. Strauk |
| Esther Scott | Shelter Worker |
| Tina D'Elia | Shelter Worker |
| Cecil Williams | Reverend Williams |
| David Fine | Big Guy Rodney |
| George Moffatt | Homeless Guy in Line |
| Amir Talai | Clerk |
| Mike Garibaldi | Paul |
| Jason Frazier | Young Man - Bus Fight |
| Kevin Crook | Smug Intern |
| David Haines | Other Young Executive |
| James Finnerty | News Reporter |
| Abigail van Alyn | Ribbon's Receptionist |
| Bob Greene | Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital |
| Robert Anthony Peters | Glide Shelter Worker |
| Terri Orth-Pallavicini | Secretary |
| John Robb | Homeless Guy |
| Daniel Wilder | Homeless Guy |
| Cathy Fithian | Policewoman |
| Keith Stevenson | Indian Grocery Clerk |
| Jeff Applebaum | Dean Witter Employee |
| Victor Hoagland | Ribbon's Associate |
| Richard Bischoff | Ribbon's Associate |
| Edward Donlin | Dr. Don Florio |
| Larry Hunt | Bucket Man |
| Rose Aispuro | Blood Center Clerk |
| Arbin C. Kumar | Check Cashing Clerk |
| Jerry Edward McLilly | Smiley |
| Shareef Allman | Prisoner |
| Jeffrey Moon | Pizza Dad |
| Peaches Hutchinson | Pizza Mom |
| Brandon Deadwiler | Pizza Son |
| Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine | Pizza Daughter |
| Karen Kahn | Professional Woman |
| Phil Austin | Stock Broker (uncredited) |
| Rick Camp | Bus Rider (uncredited) |
| Brad Carr | Dean Witter Employee (uncredited) |
| Zachary Culbertson | European Tourist (uncredited) |
| Yeena Fisher | Businesswoman (uncredited) |
| Ben Fritz | Dean Witter Trader (uncredited) |
| Christopher Paul Gardner | Passerby on street (uncredited) |
| Brendan Kruse | Bike Messenger (uncredited) |
| Kenny Santiago Marrero | Stock Broker (uncredited) |
| David Pearl | Stock Trader (uncredited) |
| Austin Scott | Homeless Youth (uncredited) |
| Adam Wang | Dean Witter Trader (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Gabriele Muccino | Director |
| Steven Conrad | Screenplay |
| Andrea Guerra | Original Music Composer |
| Phedon Papamichael | Director of Photography |
| J. Michael Riva | Production Design |
| Domenico Procacci | Thanks |
| Louis D'Esposito | Unit Production Manager |
| Thomas Robinson Harper | Stunt Coordinator |
| Rocky Capella | Utility Stunts |
| Troy Brown | Stunts |
| Robin Bonaccorsi | Stunt Driver |
| Sharen Davis | Costume Design |
| David F. Klassen | Art Direction |
| Lauri Gaffin | Set Decoration |
| Melanie Hughes | Hairstylist |
| JoAnn Stafford-Chaney | Hairstylist |
| Pierce Austin | Hairstylist |
| Amy L. Disarro | Makeup Artist |
| Judy Murdock | Makeup Artist |
| Amina Allean Dieye | Art Department Coordinator |
| Carol DePasquale | Script Supervisor |
| David Siegel | Unit Production Manager |
| Michael Viglietta | Assistant Director |
| Cid Swank | Unit Publicist |
| Antongiulio Frulio | Orchestrator |
| Geraud Brisson | Assistant Editor |
| John Breinholt | First Assistant Editor |
| Bob Hall | First Assistant Camera |
| Zade Rosenthal | Still Photographer |
| Dennis Drummond | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Hughes Winborne | Editor |
| Camille Friend | Makeup Department Head |
| Julian Brain | Helicopter Camera |
| Angela Demo | Casting Assistant |
| Willie D. Burton | Production Sound Mixer |
| Denise Chamian | Casting |
| Lars P. Winther | First Assistant Director |
| Randolph LeRoi | Stunt Double |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steve Tisch | Producer |
| David Alper | Executive Producer |
| Will Smith | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Actor | Will Smith | Won |
| Golden Globes | Best Actor | Will Smith | Won |
| SAG Awards | Best Picture | N/A | Nominated |
| SAG Awards | Best Actor | Will Smith | Won |
Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 50 | 63 | 38 |
| 2024 | 5 | 55 | 69 | 40 |
| 2024 | 6 | 53 | 79 | 39 |
| 2024 | 7 | 68 | 111 | 49 |
| 2024 | 8 | 53 | 70 | 38 |
| 2024 | 9 | 56 | 70 | 38 |
| 2024 | 10 | 59 | 88 | 45 |
| 2024 | 11 | 69 | 110 | 54 |
| 2024 | 12 | 65 | 86 | 47 |
| 2025 | 1 | 73 | 95 | 61 |
| 2025 | 2 | 65 | 107 | 17 |
| 2025 | 3 | 22 | 94 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 19 | 28 | 12 |
| 2025 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 13 |
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| 2024 | 8 | 645 | 827 |