The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

Regista:

Gabriele Muccino

Sceneggiatore (WGA):

Steve Conrad (written by)

Data di uscita:

15 dicembre 2006 (USA)

Genere:

Biografia | Drama

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Stadium | Intentionally Misspelled Title | Unhappy Marriage | Real Life Father And Son Playing Father And Son | Financial Problem

Premi:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 17 nominations

Recensioni degli utenti:

A Good Dramedy

Cast

Will Smith	...	Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith	...	Christopher (as Jaden Christopher Syre Smith)
Thandie Newton	...	Linda
Brian Howe	...	Jay Twistle
James Karen	...	Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta	...	Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller	...	Walter Ribbon
Takayo Fischer	...	Mrs. Chu
Kevin West	...	World's Greatest Dad
George Cheung	...	Chinese Maintenance Worker (as George K. Cheung)
David Michael Silverman	...	Doctor at First Hospital
Domenic Bove	...	Tim Ribbon
Geoff Callan	...	Ferrari Owner
Joyful Raven	...	Hippie Girl
Scott Klace	...	Tim Brophy

Alias:

The Pursuit of Happiness (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
Untitled Chris Gardner Project (USA) (working title)
Ricerca della felicità, La (Italy) [it]

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some language.

Durata:

117 min

Nazionalità:

USA

Lingua:

Inglese

Colore:

Colore

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sonoro:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Divieti:

Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Italy:T | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:S | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42013) | Sweden:7 | Netherlands:6 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Argentina:13 | Ireland:12A | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A | France:Unrated | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | South Korea:All | Hong Kong:IIA | Brazil:Livre | Malaysia:U

Luoghi delle riprese:

Alameda, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Curiosità:

Tyson Mao (contestant on "Beauty and the Geek" (2005)) served as a consultant on this film for the prop department.

Errori:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When the stock broker stops and exits his sports car we see it roll back as the handbrake hasn't been applied.

Citazioni:

[last narration lines]
Christopher Gardner: [voice-over] This part of my life... this part right here? This is called "happyness."

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV)

Colonna sonora:

Higher Ground

A Good Dramedy

Chris Gardner is struggling in life to live up his tax expenses and other things. His wife now leaves him with his son. Chris will do what ever it takes to pay his expenses and to get a new job.

Will Smith is a great actor, now taking serious roles. His acting, along with Thandie Newton and Jaden Smith, were great. This film is based on a true story by the life of Chris Garner who struggles with his life and is now a multi-millionaire.

Although this film is depressing in many points, Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, lifts up the screen. Thomas Jefferson says we need to pursue happiness. That's what Chris Gardner does. He never gives up. He could even inspire some people.

This is a good, uplifting film. Great acting and has a great message. This will be a good family film and has it's father-son moments.