The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

Released Year: 2006

Certificate: U

Runtime: 117 minutes

Genre: Biography, Drama

IMDB Rating:

Meta Score: 64

Director: Gabriele Muccino

Stars: Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith, Brian Howe

No of Votes: 448930

Gross: 163566459

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

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