The Pursuit of Happyness
2006 · 1h 57m · Drama · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
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.
Directed by
Gabriele MuccinoWritten by
Steven Conrad7.9Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB7.9
11K TMDB votes · IMDb page
Trailer
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
YouTube Free
Free with ads
Angel Studios
Subscription
Amazon Video
Buy · Rent
Apple TV Store
Rent · Buy
Google Play Movies
Buy · Rent
YouTube
Rent · Buy
Where each service has it
YouTube Free: available in 1 country
Free · 1United States
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
bad luckbased on true storybiographybuschurch servicefather son relationshiphappinesshomelessnesshomeless personinspiring storypoorsalesmansan francisco, californiasingle fathersingle parentstockbrokerworkworkerworking life
RatingPG-13 (US)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Ford v Ferrari2019 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty2013 · Writer Steven ConradWonder2017 · Writer Steven ConradSeven Pounds2008 · Director Gabriele MuccinoThe Huntsman: Winter's War2016 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelKnight and Day2010 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelIdentity2003 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny2023 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelDownsizing2017 · Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael3:10 to Yuma2007 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelThe Monuments Men2014 · Cinematographer Phedon PapamichaelPatch Adams1998 · Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael