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A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
MPAA Rating PG-13
Status Released
Release Date 2006-12-14
Runtime 117 minutes
Budget $55m
Revenue $0.3b
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Lisamorris shared a tip "Will Smith is so powerful in this roll. You feel as though you are on this journey with him and his son."
luanna shared a tip "This film was so deeply touching"
zach_gallegos shared a tip "Emotional and striking movie. An overall beautiful film"
jonathan_kent_6341 shared a tip "Saw it in theaters, very good movie, glad I saw it!"
rookierooster shared a tip "They want you to cry and if you told me you didn't I wouldn't believe you."
amy_santi shared a tip "The Fact That They Are Dad And Son In Real Life Really Adds The Tears True Bond"
jokers_wifebut_chea shared a tip "For those who have to watch your parents struggle, this is for you"
edgar_morales_5974 shared a tip "Probably one of Will Smith’s best!"
jo_rauscher shared a tip "This movie is a rollercoaster of emotions"
nejesh_shakya shared a tip "The message given in the movie..."
sherry_brescia shared a tip "Pull the heartstrings"
emily_heisler shared a tip "Depressing but inspiring"
diandra_repato shared a tip "Emotional movie!"
kathy_jo_donahue shared a tip "Just watched again last night! Such a great movie!"
ibba shared a tip "This movie gives a really good example of value of money and chasing a dream. Never give up."
erica_coloma shared a tip "This movie makes me ugly cry... for real"
chandra_mohan shared a tip "Happyness"
lacey_jackson_6769 shared a tip "Love it"
jamie_allen_408 shared a tip "More comments"
londell_jackson shared a tip "This is a lovely movie that moves you through a series of emotions. Be certain to have your tissues close by!!"
madalina_maddie shared a tip "Beautiful movie 😍😅"
tammy_adams_7588 shared a tip "Great movie will smith was great in this"
kimmy_me shared a tip "A tale of determination and courage. This single dad's resilience is very touching. Beautiful."
saira_sutton shared a tip "such a heart warming tear jerker"
ari_cha shared a tip "Love this movie 💜❤️❤️"
jenn_myers_5631 shared a tip "Shows the dedication of a father doing whatever it takes to better his life for him & his son. Incredible."
jefe shared a tip "Will make you tear up and root for the underdog for sure. One of Will Smith's best acting jobs!"
josh_wilson_625 shared a tip "It’s a very touching movie, and is very inspirational."
megan_king_1266 shared a tip "This movie made me cry!"
ola_shaman shared a tip "If will smith is in it, you know its gonna be good!!"
toni_vitanza shared a tip "Every middle school should require this film."
f_m_5929 shared a tip "Breaks my heart every time. And always fills my heart back up at the end. A father's love."
malasia_gibson shared a tip "Best father son movie"
cj_8686 shared a tip "So sad but also very well done"
brent_blackwelder shared a tip "Touching"
michelle_peltier_1274 shared a tip "Loved this movie took me on an emotional roller coaster"
peter_sherman shared a tip "Heartwarming"
ashley_booklover shared a tip "Brilliant 👏. Emotional."
subfront shared a tip "Loved this movie so much. Never give up in life no matter how bad your situation maybe."
wacky_mags shared a tip "Tragic. Amazing performance from Will and Jayden Smith. This movie brought tears to my eyes."
connie_schroth shared a tip "So touching."
vegas_nightshade shared a tip "This is a powerful film. It's hard not to cry while watching for the first time."
rhianna_gale shared a tip "This movie never fails to make me cry. So sweet 🤍"
panda_harris shared a tip "Sad but still good"
joe_shachaf shared a tip "Great story about dedicatio, never giving up and fatherhood. Inspiring!"
hillary_fernandez shared a tip "I loveeeee this movie. It's hilarious and shows that you will always be able to handle what the world gives you."
mariah_mcfarland shared a tip "It’s a very inspirational movie"
cait_hutchinson shared a tip "LOVE!"
olivia_raffaele shared a tip "Raw acting, good message, tear jerker, reality check"
aloha.jordann shared a tip "It’s a real tearjerker movie. Get those tissues ready :)"
chidi_obijiaku shared a tip "Beautiful movie, great message and phenominal acting."
laura_zavala shared a tip "Will make you cry"
kathryn_patrice shared a tip "#tearjerker about working your ass off to get where you want to be."
nicholas_rathbone shared a tip "Love it"
chloe_sams_8156 shared a tip "Very heart warming"
tyanna_taylor_3596 shared a tip "This is movie is a great example to teach kids"
emily_reed_5985 shared a tip "This movie was life changing it gives you a whole nother perspective!"
ben_schmidt_423 shared a tip "Very sweet inspiring movie. Really moving."
bo_anthony shared a tip "In my opinion one of the most underrated films ever. a very touching and sad true story is truly amazing."
rachelle_l._prunty shared a tip "Classic"
macey_blazek shared a tip "Perfect Representation of Poverty and How to Overcome it."
jaden_casados shared a tip "Super heartwarming, and a tearjerker ❤🥺"
caleb_murchison shared a tip "Truly amazing story, based on real life events. Did a school project on it two years in a row. Absolutely inspiring."
angelina_urosevic shared a tip "It enlightened me with a new perspective on life and was very touching and inspiring."
courtneyhf shared a tip "Heart warming#netflix"
william_brown_3323 shared a tip "Yes, “Hector’s Search for Happiness “"
william_brown_3323 shared a tip "Or Hector and the search for Happiness"
hadel_cardoza shared a tip "I love this one it's sad and happy my emotion were this 😔😅🎂😢😖😟😌😁🥰🥰"
tina_destefano shared a tip "Great movie"
kim_christopher shared a tip "Beautiful Movie!!!!"
ashley_renah shared a tip "One of my absolute FAVORITE movies EVER!"
jason_schrock shared a tip "So, so good"
elisa_galvan_5517 shared a tip "I love all of it."
karla_patenaude shared a tip "Boring. Hated it"
chalasani_kamesh shared a tip "Awesome"
ruth_8187 shared a tip "finding Forrester and the blind side those are some good ones I also liked"
shawn_mershon shared a tip "This is a powerful movie that I own. But you have to be in right kind of mood to watch it. It is ultimately uplifting."
willow_schaefer shared a tip "One of the best Will Smith movies, hands down"
sarah_nelson_4979 shared a tip "I watched this when I was about 7- 8 years old. It's one that really hits you in the feels"
isabel_vialpando shared a tip "So beautiful and enlighten me to see a new perspective on my life. it’s really inspiring and sad at the same time."
BlackTee85 shared a tip "Beautifully written"
west_covina_premiere shared a tip "Heartwarming."
nicole_ray_white shared a tip "Tear jerker"
michele_roussel shared a tip "This movie was awesome!!!"
guy_mograbi shared a tip "Feel good. Relentless struggle of a father for a better life"
jennifer_bryant_9061 shared a tip "Inspiring story about parenthood and moving mountains to get what you want while reminding you to be thankful for what you have."
raquia_hunt shared a tip "It’s been awhile since I saw it, but it’s very heartwarming for sure!! @chelseawrightreads"
girlboss1000 shared a tip "had me crying frfr not even gon lieeeee"
billie_george shared a tip "It was a true pursuit!"
monica_nash_1619 shared a tip "It was a great “feel good” movie. I was not disappointed in the slightest. Very moving and inspiring."
dark_miss shared a tip "Some of Will Smith's best!"