The Pursuit of Happyness
For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
2006 | 117m | English
Popularity: 10 (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 | work, bus, based on true story, poor, worker, homelessness, salesman, working life, homeless person, church service, stockbroker, happiness, single parent, bad luck, single father, optimistic, san francisco, california, biography, inspiring story, 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 (Update) 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
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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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 |
| 2025 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 2025 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
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| 2025 | 9 | 470 | 754 |
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| 2024 | 9 | 538 | 781 |
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| 2024 | 8 | 645 | 827 |