Movies like The Pursuit of Happyness

If you loved The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), explore 6 similar films and shows. A father and son, no safety net, and the refusal to give up.

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  1. Hidden Figures (2016)

    Three women break barriers at NASA — uplifting and true.

  2. The Blind Side (2009)

    A family takes in a teenager and changes both their futures.

  3. Erin Brockovich (2000)

    One relentless woman against a giant corporation.

  4. 12th Fail (2023)

    A man fails the same exam again and again, and keeps going.

  5. Rocky (1976)

    The original underdog story about going the distance.

  6. Coach Carter (2005)

    Discipline and dignity over winning at any cost.

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