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The Pursuit of Happyness

Movies Like The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 drama film from Gabriele Muccino with a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Michael and Salitan.

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Michael

2026

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

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Salitan

2024

A suspicious wife follows her husband in Bali. She meets a dashing man who captures her heart. She soon wants her husband to really have an affair to alleviate the guilt she is feeling.

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Damage

1992

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

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Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

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Your Fault: London

2026

Nick and Noah are both embarking on life-changing adventures that are threatening to pull them apart—Nick in business with his father and Noah starting a fresh chapter at Oxford University. Now living separate lives, and meeting new people, they find themselves entangled in temptations, rivalries, and betrayals and their bond is tested like never before. As secrets unravel and temptation rises, they must fight to hold onto each other—or risk losing everything.

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The Punisher: One Last Kill

2026

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

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The Shawshank Redemption

1994

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

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Kaulayaw

2024

Two college schoolmates venture into the world of cybersex to support their needs. They fulfill their fans' sexual fantasy only to realized that they too, are falling for each other.

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The Shadow's Edge

2025

Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

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Peddi

2026

In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals.

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Rita

2024

Rita, who finds herself alone when husband Ariel works abroad. They both find solace and sexual satisfaction in other people. When Ariel comes back, they both act like nothing happened. But will this keep their marriage from falling apart?

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Tuner

2026

A gifted piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2

2026

Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.

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Maa Inti Bangaram

2026

Through both her moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is as vital to her inner strength as facing challenges head-on.

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Interstellar

2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

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Joyeux Noel

2005

France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…

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Elephant

2003

Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.

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A Journey Through Time with Anthony

2015

A young man from Dalian pursues his studies in Melbourne, where he undergoes love, loss and self-discovery in this coming-of-age tale.

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Bright Leaf

1950

Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.

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The Antique

2024

A young Georgian man named Lado is involved in smuggling antique furniture from Georgia to Russia. Medea, Lado’s girlfriend, buys herself an apartment in St. Peterburg’s historic center. At the time of the unlawful deportation of thousands of Georgians from Russia, Lado is caught and deported.

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Pursuit of Happyness?

The top films similar to The Pursuit of Happyness by MovieMagicScore are Michael (8.7), Salitan (4.7), Damage (6.6). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Pursuit of Happyness worth watching?

The Pursuit of Happyness holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10 from 10,266 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Pursuit of Happyness?

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is a drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino, starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Pursuit of Happyness?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Pursuit of Happyness

This ranked list pairs The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), a drama film from Gabriele Muccino, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Will Smith take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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