A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
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Movie2006·117 min
The Pursuit of Happyness
Directed by Gabriele Muccino
An Oscar-nominated drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 2%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
7.9/10
11K ratings
About The Pursuit of Happyness
- Pacing
- Measured (4 of 9)
- Tone
- Hopeful (7 of 9)
- Intensity
- Intense (7 of 9)
- Complexity
- Approachable (4 of 9)
- Humor
- Light-touch (4 of 9)
- Scale
- Personal (4 of 9)
- Spirit
- Heartfelt (7 of 9)
- Texture
- Gritty, Contemplative
- Story Tags
- parenthood nurture, sacrifice duty, survival of spirit, late 20th century, san francisco, urban, parent child, underdog, everyman, rise and fall, survival