<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
who plays the kid in pursuit of happiness
who plays the kid in pursuit of happiness
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith