The Pursuit of Happyness
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- Synopsis
- The rousing, true-life story of a single dad who went from living on the streets to owning his own brokerage firm is brought to the big screen by superstar Will Smith, appearing for the first time opposite his real-life son Jaden Smith....
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- Starring
- Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen
- Director(s)
- Gabriele Muccino
- Distributor(s)
- Columbia Pictures
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 116 min.
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I don't think I've seen a mainstream movie get fatherhood so right since "Kramer vs . Kramer": the fear, the indulgence, the snappishness, the pre-occupied "uh-huhs" as a child natters about his day, the steamrolling waves of love.Read the full review
It's a beautiful and understated performance, one that hums with a richer, quieter music than Smith has mustered before.Read the full review
If The Pursuit of Happyness didn't star Will Smith and his adorable son Jaden, it might be just another tearjerker rags-to-riches story. But their chemistry raises the level of the film, making it heartfelt and compelling.Read the full review
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