The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
An earnest father and son face homelessness while he pursues a life-changing, uplifting career.
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
How intense is The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Pursuit of Happyness feels like
- Tone
- earnestupliftingheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Pursuit of Happyness
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness for you?
Is The Pursuit of Happyness scary?
No. The Pursuit of Happyness is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Pursuit of Happyness gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Pursuit of Happyness OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream The Pursuit of Happyness?
The Pursuit of Happyness is streaming on Tubi.
Does The Pursuit of Happyness have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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