Guide Note

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 drama movie starring Will Smith, his real life son Jaden Smith, and Thandie Newton. It was directed by Gabriele Muccino and produced by Will Smith, Steve Tish, and Teddy Zee.

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1. Director: Gabriele Muccino,
2. Producers: Will Smith, Steve Tisch and Teddy Zee
3. Starring: Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe and Jaden Smith
4. Released: December 15, 2006
5. Run time: 117 minutes
6. Rated: PG-13

The Pursuit of Happyness is a movie based on a true story of Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith), a salesman who finds himself and his five year old son evicted from their apartment. They have no where to go. The movie follows Gardner throughout his homelessness and how he eventually landed a job as a stockbroker.

1. "One can detect almost the spirit of a public information film nagging the audience: look, people, the American Dream doesn't come for free." - Anthony Quinn, Independent
2. "The screenwriting 101 plot points tick off like clockwork, but Will Smith delivers a solid, likable performance that will likely result in an Oscar nomination. " - Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies