The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Reviews & Ratings

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The Pursuit of Happyness reviews

The Pursuit of Happyness holds a 7.9/10 average from 10,879 TMDB ratings.

Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a dedicated family man who lives with his constantly double-shifting wife Linda (Tandiwe Newton) and their curious young son Christopher (Jaden Smith) but they are always in debt. He makes a living selling portable bone density scanners - that look a little like cat boxes - and they aren't exactly flying out the door. Then he espies Jay (Brian Howe) parking his bright red sports car and…
— CinemaSerf (7/10)

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

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