Will Smith plays Chris Gardner, a homeless salesperson, in the 2006 American historical drama film The Pursuit of Happyness, directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith.
Jaden Smith, Smith’s son, co-stars in the film as Christopher Jr., Gardner’s son.
Steven Conrad’s screenplay is based on Gardner’s best-selling 2006 book of the same name, which he co-wrote with Quincy Troupe.
Gardner’s story is based on his roughly one-year experience as a homeless person. Gardner sees a mural on the wall outside the daycare center where his son attended, which inspired the unique spelling of the film’s title.
How many awards did The Pursuit of Happyness win?
Columbia Pictures released the picture on December 15, 2006, to generally positive reviews, with Smith’s acting and the emotional weight of the plot receiving widespread appreciation.
Smith was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
The film received numerous Oscar nominations, winning nine Oscars and receiving 17 other nominations.
