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The Pursuit of Happyness
For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
Genres
Drama
Overview
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Details
Budget
$55000000
Revenue
$307077295
Runtime
117 min
Release Date
2006-12-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10313
Vote Average
7.888
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
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