The Pursuit of Happyness Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to The Pursuit of Happyness, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Will Smith as Chris Gardner; Jaden Smith as Christopher; Thandiwe Newton as Linda; Brian Howe as Jay Twistle; James Karen as Martin Frohm; Dan Castellaneta as Alan Frakesh; Kurt Fuller as Walter Ribbon; Takayo Fischer as Mrs. Chu
About The Pursuit of Happyness
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
More like The Pursuit of Happyness
- Dad
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- The Forge
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Pursuit of Happyness?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Pursuit of Happyness?
Will Smith as Chris Gardner; Jaden Smith as Christopher; Thandiwe Newton as Linda; Brian Howe as Jay Twistle; James Karen as Martin Frohm; Dan Castellaneta as Alan Frakesh; Kurt Fuller as Walter Ribbon; Takayo Fischer as Mrs. Chu
Is this The Pursuit of Happyness guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



