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Pursuit of Happiness

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
473
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Annabeth Gish, Frank Whaley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Liz Vassey in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
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An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.

  • Director
    • John Putch
  • Writer
    • John Robert Zaring
  • Stars
    • Frank Whaley
    • Annabeth Gish
    • Amy Jo Johnson
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    473
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Putch
    • Writer
      • John Robert Zaring
    • Stars
      • Frank Whaley
      • Annabeth Gish
      • Amy Jo Johnson
    • 8User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast26

    Frank Whaley
    Frank Whaley
    • Alan
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Marissa
    Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson
    • Tracy
    Patrick Van Horn
    Patrick Van Horn
    • Mike
    Cress Williams
    Cress Williams
    • Ace
    Liz Vassey
    Liz Vassey
    • Renee
    Alex Hyde-White
    Alex Hyde-White
    • Paul
    Dawn Eason
    Dawn Eason
    • Janet
    Jenn Gross
    • Sally
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Lorraine
    Kieran Mulroney
    Kieran Mulroney
    • Calvin
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    • Devin Quinn
    Michelle Krusiec
    Michelle Krusiec
    • Miko
    • (as Michele Krusiec)
    Megan Blake
    Megan Blake
    • Minister
    Jessica Randle
    Jessica Randle
    • Coffee Shop Manager
    Tom Wright
    Tom Wright
    • Thom
    Tudi Roche
    • Conrad Receptionist
    Amy Tinkham
    • Flight Attendant
    • Director
      • John Putch
    • Writer
      • John Robert Zaring
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Jean Stapleton's last film before her retirement.
    • Goofs
      The level in Alan's glass changes between camera angles when he is drinking with Marissa at her house.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 17, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Martindale Group
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 追求幸福
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Martindale Group LLC
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,850
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,074
      • May 18, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,850
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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