The Pursuit of Happiness Essay Examples and Research Papers

PG-13 2006 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 57m

Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner (Will Smith). Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) find themselves alone with no place to go. Even though Chris eventually lands a job as an intern at a prestigious brokerage firm, the position pays no money. The pair must live in shelters and endure many hardships, but Chris refuses to give in to despair as he struggles to create a better life for himself and his son.… MORE

Director: Gabriele Muccino

Starring: Will Smith; Thandiwe Newton; Jaden Smith

Adapted from: The Pursuit of Happyness

Awards: MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Breakthrough Performance

Distributed by: Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Sony Pictures Releasing