The Pursuit of Happyness (2007)
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The Pursuit of Happyness is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Pursuit of Happyness has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 10,897 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 1h 57m on it?
1h 57m of English drama. With 10,889 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.9/10 that holds up over 10,889 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 57m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Gabriele Muccino
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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