The Pursuit Of Happiness
The Pursuit Of Happiness

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The Pursuit Of Happiness

2009
Movie
88 min
Persian

In Pursuit of Happiness is about Ata, a simple-hearted and pure young man who is in love with Tina and wants to marry her. Tina's father has set conditions for this union and has given Ata a deadline to fulfill his demands. Ata's deadline is running out, when a woman named Nosrat shows up in his life and...

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users89%
Director: Gabriele MuccinoGenres: Biography, Drama

Plot Summary

In this biographical drama, Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman, faces homelessness while raising his young son. Despite immense financial hardship and personal setbacks, Gardner pursues his dream of becoming a stockbroker. He navigates the challenges of day-to-day survival with unwavering determination, fueled by the love for his child and the hope for a better future.

Critical Reception

The Pursuit of Happyness was met with generally positive reviews from critics and was a significant box office success. Will Smith's performance as Chris Gardner was widely praised, earning him an Academy Award nomination. Audiences connected with the film's inspirational story of perseverance against overwhelming odds.

What Reviewers Say

  • A heartwarming and inspirational story of overcoming adversity.

  • Will Smith delivers a powerful and emotionally resonant performance.

  • The film effectively portrays the struggles of homelessness and the American Dream.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film for its uplifting message, strong performances, especially from Will Smith and his son Jaden, and its ability to evoke emotion. Many found it to be a tear-jerker and a motivational watch.

Awards & Accolades

Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor (Will Smith), Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Will Smith), Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (Will Smith).

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner, who went from being homeless to a millionaire stockbroker. He actually named his son Christopher Jr. (nicknamed 'Jaden' in the film) during the period he was living in shelters.

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