The Pursuit of Happyness

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

Cast

Will Smith

as Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith

as Christopher

Thandiwe Newton

as Linda

Brian Howe

as Jay Twistle

James Karen

as Martin Frohm

Dan Castellaneta

as Alan Frakesh

Kurt Fuller

as Walter Ribbon

Takayo Fischer

as Mrs. Chu

Kevin West

as World's Greatest Dad

George Cheung

as Chinese Maintenance Worker

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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 box...

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