The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

7.9IMDb Score
Released:2006-12-14
Genre:Drama
Duration:117 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Gabriele Muccino
Actors:Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen
Production:Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment

Overview:

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

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