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Pursuit of Happiness

  • 20012001
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
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5.7/10
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Annabeth Gish, Frank Whaley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Liz Vassey in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance

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.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
456
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Putch
  • Writer
    • John Robert Zaring
  • Stars
    • Frank Whaley
    • Annabeth Gish
    • Amy Jo Johnson
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Putch
  • Writer
    • John Robert Zaring
  • Stars
    • Frank Whaley
    • Annabeth Gish
    • Amy Jo Johnson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Pursuit of Happiness
    Trailer 2:11
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    Photos12

    Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Anne-Marie Johnson in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Michelle Krusiec in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Amy Jo Johnson in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Annabeth Gish in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Jean Stapleton in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Liz Vassey and Cress Williams in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Annabeth Gish, Jenn Gross, and Liz Vassey in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Frank Whaley in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Annabeth Gish and Frank Whaley in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
    Annabeth Gish and Frank Whaley in Pursuit of Happiness (2001)

    Top cast

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    Frank Whaley
    Frank Whaley
    • Alanas Alan
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Marissaas Marissa
    Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson
    • Tracyas Tracy
    Patrick Van Horn
    Patrick Van Horn
    • Mikeas Mike
    Cress Williams
    Cress Williams
    • Aceas Ace
    Liz Vassey
    Liz Vassey
    • Reneeas Renee
    Alex Hyde-White
    Alex Hyde-White
    • Paulas Paul
    Dawn Eason
    Dawn Eason
    • Janetas Janet
    Jenn Gross
    • Sallyas Sally
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Lorraineas Lorraine
    Kieran Mulroney
    Kieran Mulroney
    • Calvinas Calvin
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    • Devin Quinnas Devin Quinn
    Michelle Krusiec
    Michelle Krusiec
    • Mikoas Miko
    • (as Michele Krusiec)
    Megan Blake
    Megan Blake
    • Ministeras Minister
    Jessica Randle
    Jessica Randle
    • Coffee Shop Manageras Coffee Shop Manager
    Tom Wright
    Tom Wright
    • Thomas Thom
    Tudi Roche
    • Conrad Receptionistas Conrad Receptionist
    Amy Tinkham
    • Flight Attendantas Flight Attendant
    • Director
      • John Putch
    • Writer
      • John Robert Zaring
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    Storyline

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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.
    • advertising executive
    • female nudity
    • actress breaking typecast
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Sometimes your true love ends up being your first love.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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.

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Enjoyed this low-key realistic sensitive relationship drama.
    A very touching drama featuring the winsome and appealing Frank Whaley and Annabeth Gish as longtime platonic friends who support each other through their romantic troubles. A believable story of how people who have all the advantages still struggle to find the right person to spend their lives with. Their relaxed comfortable friendship contrasts starkly with the strained relationships they each have with their romantic interests. Some wonderfully restrained scenes in which they finally begin dealing with their feelings for each other.
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    • Jan 25, 2002

    Details

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

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    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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