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The Pursuit of Happyness

For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.

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

20061h 57mPG-13Drama

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About The Pursuit of Happyness

Directors
Gabriele Muccino
Cast
Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen, Dan Castellaneta
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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