The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
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A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Will Smith
Will Smith
as Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith
as Christopher
Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton
as Linda
Brian Howe
Brian Howe
as Jay Twistle
James Karen
James Karen
as Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta
as Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller
Kurt Fuller
as Walter Ribbon
Takayo Fischer
Takayo Fischer
as Mrs. Chu
Kevin West
Kevin West
as World's Greatest Dad
George Cheung
George Cheung
as Chinese Maintenance Worker
David Michael Silverman
David Michael Silverman
as Doctor at First HospitalDomenic Bove
Domenic Bove
as Tim RibbonCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 117 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.