The Pursuit of Happiness
1971, English. Directed by Robert Mulligan.
William Popper is the son of a stockbroker and is thoroughly disenchanted with "the system." So much so that even though he can prove that he ran over a woman in his car entirely by accident, he accepts a sentence for manslaughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Pursuit of Happiness is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert MulliganDirector
- Michael SarrazinWilliam Popper
- Barbara HersheyJane Kauffman
- Arthur HillJohn Popper
- Ruth WhiteMrs. Popper
- E.G. MarshallDaniel Lawrence
- Robert KleinMelvin Lasher
- Sada ThompsonRuth Lawrence
- David DoyleJames Moran
- Barnard HughesJudge Vogel
- Peter WhiteTerence Lawrence
- Tom RosquiDistrict Attorney Keller
- William DevanePilot
Details
- Released
- 23 February 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jon Boothe, George L. Sherman
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The Pursuit of Happiness: quick answers
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How long is The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Pursuit of Happiness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pursuit of Happiness is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pursuit of Happiness on?
The Pursuit of Happiness is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pursuit of Happiness?
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Who directed The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) was directed by Robert Mulligan and stars Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Arthur Hill.