The Pursuit of Happyness

2006 · directed by Gabriele Muccino

Rating

74/100

Hit

no

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

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), directed by Gabriele Muccino, rates 74/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Will Smith
• Jaden Smith
• Thandiwe Newton
• Brian Howe
• James Karen
• Dan Castellaneta
• Kurt Fuller
• Takayo Fischer
• Kevin West
• George Cheung

Crew

• Phedon Papamichael — Director of Photography
• Hughes Winborne — Editor
• Andrea Guerra — Original Music Composer
• Steven Conrad — Screenplay

More from Gabriele Muccino

1. Things We Don't Say (2026) — 69/100
2. The Last Kiss (2001) — 68/100
3. The Best Years (2020) — 68/100
4. Summertime (2016) — 63/100
5. There's No Place Like Home (2018) — 62/100
6. But Forever in My Mind (1999) — 60/100

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