Where to watch The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) tonight

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.9 from 10,995 TMDB members. A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

Runtime

1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

PG-13 (US)

Genres

Drama

Released

December 14, 2006

TMDB rating

7.9 / 10 from 10,995 votes

Director

Gabriele Muccino

Starring

Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Angel Studios (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?

The Pursuit of Happyness is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Pursuit of Happyness rated?

The Pursuit of Happyness is rated PG-13 in the US.

Is The Pursuit of Happyness a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where can I stream The Pursuit of Happyness?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Angel Studios (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 2000s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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