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MPAA Raing: PG13
Director: Gabriele Muccino
Genres: Family Drama, Inspirational Drama, Drama
Sound By: Dolby Digital DTS SDDS
Released Date: December 15, 2006 (USA)
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Summary:
The rousing, true-life story of a single dad who went from living on the streets to owning his own brokerage firm is brought to the big screen by superstar Will Smith, appearing for the first time opposite his real-life son Jaden Smith. Set in early-'80s San Francisco, the film charts the hard times and eventual comeback of Chris Gardner, a suddenly single salesman who has custo... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Will Smith - (Chris Gardner)
Jaden Smith - (Christopher)
Thandie Newton - (Linda)
Brian Howe - (Jay Twistle)
James Karen - (Martin Frohm)
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Review:
The trouble with most inspirational movies -- which often gets them reclassified as manipulative schlock -- is that their outcomes are too easily predicted. The Pursuit of Happyness goes about matters a little differently, telling its story in retrospect, after the happy ending has occurred -- thereby setting aside the charade of suspense. Th... Continue >>

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