The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

When Chris and his son are evicted, they face trying times as a desperate Chris accepts an unpaid internship at a stock brokerage firm.

Director: Gabriele Muccino
Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Kurt Fuller, Dan Castellaneta, Brian Howe, James Karen, Takayo Fischer
Runtime: 01h 57m
Type: Movie

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

When Chris and his son are evicted, they face trying times as a desperate Chris accepts an unpaid internship at a stock brokerage firm.

Director: Gabriele Muccino
Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Kurt Fuller, Dan Castellaneta, Brian Howe, James Karen, Takayo Fischer
Runtime: 01h 57m
Type: Movie
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