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Summary Chris Gardner (Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, includ...

Directed By: Gabriele Muccino

Written By: Steve Conrad

The Pursuit of Happyness
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews
64
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 266 User Ratings
8.0
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Summary Chris Gardner (Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, includ...

Directed By: Gabriele Muccino

Written By: Steve Conrad

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Generally Favorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews
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61% Positive
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39% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 266 User Ratings
8.0
83% Positive
222 Ratings
15% Mixed
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2% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 266 User Ratings
8.0
83% Positive
222 Ratings
15% Mixed
39 Ratings
2% Negative
5 Ratings

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Production Company Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Overbrook Entertainment, Escape Artists
Release Date Dec 15, 2006
Duration 1 h 57 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Inspired by a true story.
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations