The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
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Cast
as Chris Gardner
as Christopher
as Linda
as Jay Twistle
as Martin Frohm
as Alan Frakesh
as Walter Ribbon
as Mrs. Chu
as World's Greatest Dad
as Chinese Maintenance Worker
as Doctor at First Hospital
as Doctor at First Hospital David
as Tim Ribbon
as Ferrari Owner
as Hippie Girl
as Tim Brophy
as Bus Driver
as Doctor
as Doctor
as Roy the Old Neighbor
as Cab Driver
as Landlord
as Wayne
as Policeman
as Police Clerk
as Driver Who Hits Chris
as Shoe-Spotting Intern
as Motel Manager
as Dean Witter Receptionist
as Businessman
as Businessman
as Young Executive
as Young Executives
as Young Executive
as Doctor's Receptionist
as Dr. Strauk
as Shelter Workers
as Shelter Workers
as Reverend Williams
as Big Guy Rodney
as Homeless Guy In Line
as Clerk
as Paul
as Young Man - Bus Fight
as Smug Intern
as Other Young Executive
as News Reporter
as Ribbon's Receptionist
as Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital
as Glide Shelter Worker
as Secretary
as Homeless Guys
as Homeless Guys
as Policewoman
as Indian Grocery Clerk
as Dean Witter Employee
as Ribbon's Associates
as Ribbon's Associates
as Dr. Don Florio
as Bucket Man
as Blood Center Clerk
as Check Cashing Clerk
as Glide Singers
as Smiley
as Prisoner
as Pizza Dad
as Pizza Mom
as Pizza Son
as Pizza Daughter
as Professional Woman
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Critic Reviews for The Pursuit of Happyness
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Smith hits all the right notes - understated, engaging, inspirational - even if his young son threatens to charm him off the screen.
This is Smith as you've never seen him -- an unsure, struggling, frustrated guy trying to hold together his family and failing.
As cynical as I am, I have to admit I was completely won over by Smith's sincere and deeply effective work as a guy who was knocked down again and again, but refused to stay on the canvas.
A by-the-numbers piece of Hollywood inspiration.
Some people will see The Pursuit of Happyness as a glorification of capitalism, but the movie is much less about 'getting' than it is about 'not having.'
The Pursuit of Happyness can't imagine anything worse than being poor. Except maybe being surrounded by poor people.
Audience Reviews for The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith is absolutely splendid in this inspirational real story of struggle and determination that holds an intense dramatic power without any need to become a cheap melodrama - which is something Hollywood has long grown used to, unfortunately.
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A story that is inspirational, and moving, predictable, and moves a little too slowly is elevated considerably by the incredibly moving and touching performances of Will Smith and Jaden Smith. It could have been extremely melodramatic, but the great performances and comic moments keep it at great, emotional drama.
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The Pursuit of Happyness Quotes
| Christopher: | You're a good papa. |
| Chris Gardner: | [voice-over] This part of my life... this part right here? This is called "happyness." Share this quote |
| Chris Gardner: | This part of my life, this part right here? This is called 'happiness'. Share this quote |
| Christopher: | Hey dad, you wanna hear something funny? There was a man who was drowning, and a boat came, and the man on the boat said "Do you need help?" and the man said "God will save me". Then another boat came and he tried to help him, but he said "God will save me", then he drowned and went to Heaven. Then the man told God, "God, why didn't you save me?" and God said "I sent you two boats, you dummy!" |
| Chris Gardner: | It was right then that I started thinking about Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And I remember thinking how did he know to put the pursuit part in there? That maybe happiness is something that we can only pursue and maybe we can actually never have it. No matter what. How did he know that? |
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