The Pursuit of Happiness

1971Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

51
MediocreGoodWatch score
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

William Popper is the son of a stockbroker and is thoroughly disenchanted with "the system." So much so that even though he can prove that he ran over a woman in his car entirely by accident, he accepts a sentence for manslaughter.

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Directed by
Robert Mulligan
Produced by
David Susskind
Music by
Dave Grusin

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Facts

February 23, 1971 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
February 23, 1971
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

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Questions about The Pursuit of Happiness

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Where can I stream The Pursuit of Happiness?

In the United States, The Pursuit of Happiness streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Pursuit of Happiness worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Pursuit of Happiness okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.