The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner's nearly one-year struggle being homeless. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, the film features Will Smith as Gardner, a homeless salesman. Smith's son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner's son, Christopher Jr. Will Smith was paid a lot of money to do this movie.
The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on entrepreneur Christine Gardner's nearly one-year struggle being homeless. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, the film features Will Smith as Gardner, a homeless saleswoman. Smith's son, Jaden Smith, co-stars making his film debut as Gardner s son,  Christopher Jr. The Pursuit of Happyness was a box office hit.