The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) — DVD
Will Smith stars in this inspiring drama based on the life of entrepreneur Chris Gardner. Struggling to make ends meet in San Francisco, Gardner faces financial hardship and homelessness while caring for his young son Christopher (Jaden Smith). Determined to build a better future, he accepts an unpaid internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm and works tirelessly to earn a permanent position. This moving story of perseverance, fatherhood, and hope follows one man's determination to overcome extraordinary obstacles.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Will Smith (Chris Gardner), Jaden Smith (Christopher Gardner Jr.), Thandiwe Newton (Linda), Brian Howe (Jay Twistle), and Dan Castellaneta (Alan Frakesh).
Director: Gabriele Muccino.
Screenplay: Steven Conrad.
Inspired by: Chris Gardner's life story and memoir written with Quincy Troupe.
Release year: 2006.
Genre: Biographical Drama.
Rating: PG-13.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Oscar-nominated performance: Will Smith received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for portraying Chris Gardner.
- Real-life father and son: Jaden Smith, who plays Gardner's son, is Will Smith's son in real life.
- Jaden's film debut: The movie marked Jaden Smith's feature-film acting debut.
- Director's Hollywood breakthrough: Italian filmmaker Gabriele Muccino made his English-language feature directorial debut with this film.
- Meaningful title: The unusual spelling “Happyness” comes from a misspelled word on a daycare sign shown in the story.
DVD Details
Format: DVD.
UPC: 043396150850.
Condition: New DVD. Packaging, bonus features, and included materials depend on the pictured edition.