The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

★ White-Hot
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97/100
Heat
current buzz
#115 of 2,671 · top 5%
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89/100
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enduring status
#351 of 2,671 · top 14%
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📊 On Scenedle, The Pursuit of Happyness is the #351 most iconic movie and #115 hottest of 2,671 movies — Icon 89/100, Heat 97/100.

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino. On Scenedle, it ranks #351 of 2,671 movies by Icon Score (89/100) and #115 by Heat Score (97/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith, and Thandiwe Newton, among others. The film runs 113 minutes.

Genre: DramaGenre: BiographyYear: 2006Decade: 2000sDirector: Gabriele MuccinoStudio: Relativity MediaCountry: United StatesRuntime: 113 min

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Cast

Will SmithJaden SmithThandiwe NewtonDan CastellanetaKurt FullerBrian HoweAdam BaldwinBrian HoweChris GardnerDavid FineErin CahillJames Karen
+ 4 more cast
Kevin WestMark Christopher LawrenceGeorge CheungVictor Raider-Wexler
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Quick facts

What is The Pursuit of Happyness’s Scenedle Icon Score?

The Pursuit of Happyness has a Scenedle Icon Score of 89/100, ranking #351 of 2,671 movies. Its Heat Score is 97/100.

Is The Pursuit of Happyness more iconic than Schindler's List?

On the Scenedle Icon Score, The Pursuit of Happyness (89) ranks below Schindler's List (100).

Who directed The Pursuit of Happyness?

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) was directed by Gabriele Muccino.

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