USA,
2006, 117 min
Directed by:
Gabriele MuccinoScreenplay:
Steve ConradCinematography:
Phedon PapamichaelComposer:
Andrea GuerraCast:
Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Kurt Fuller, James Karen, Brian Howe, Dan Castellaneta, David Fine, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Victor Raider-Wexler (more)VOD (1)
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Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner (Will Smith). Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) find themselves alone with no place to go. Even though Chris eventually lands a job as an intern at a prestigious brokerage firm, the position pays no money. The pair must live in shelters and endure many hardships, but Chris refuses to give in to despair as he struggles to create a better life for himself and his son. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2007 - Will Smith (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
Golden Globes
- 2007 - Will Smith (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2007 - Best Original Song
Critics Choice Awards
- 2007 - Will Smith (Best Actor)
- 2007 - Jaden Smith (Best Young Actor)