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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

Storyline

Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels like he has made these devices. However, they do not sell as they are marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price. As Gardner tries to figure out how to sell them, his wife leaves him, he loses his house, his bank account, and credit cards. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner is now desperate to find a steady job; he takes on a job as a stockbroker, but before he can receive pay, he needs to go through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices. Written by John Wiggins  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Salesman | Stockbroker | Internship | 1980s | Intentionally Misspelled Title  |  »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

View content advisory »

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [United States] | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Chinese (only a few words)

Release Date:

(USA)  »

Also Known As:

En busca de la felicidad  »

Filming Locations:

Alameda, California, USA  »

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$26,541,709 (USA) (17 December 2006) (2852 Screens)

Gross:

$304,850,102 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Relativity Media, Overbrook Entertainment  »
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Technical Specs< /h3>

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Cameo: [Chris Gardner] At the end, the real Chris Gardner walks past Chris and Christopher.  »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Chris enters the day care center to pick up his son, the cameraman and camera are reflected in the window.  »

Quotes

Christopher Gardner: [voice-over] This part of my life... this part right here? This part is called "being stupid."
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Connections

Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007)  »

Soundtracks

"Feelin' Alright"
(1968)
Written by Dave Mason
Performed by Joe Cocker
Courtesy of A&M Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises  »

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