The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
Top Billed Cast
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
Certified Cringeworthy
47.1% Audience Cringe Score (17 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
YES
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined The Pursuit of Happiness is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
William Popper is the son of a stockbroker and is thoroughly disenchanted with "the system." So much so that even though he can prove that he ran over a woman in his car entirely by accident, he accepts a sentence for manslaughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Pursuit of Happiness have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, The Pursuit of Happiness contains sex scenes and nudity.
Can I watch The Pursuit of Happiness with my parents or kids?
No, The Pursuit of Happiness is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
Is The Pursuit of Happiness appropriate for kids?
No, The Pursuit of Happiness is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
* 47.1% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of The Pursuit of Happiness as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Sarrazin
...as William Popper
Barbara Hershey
...as Jane Kauffman
Arthur Hill
...as John Popper
Ruth White
...as Mrs. Popper
E.G. Marshall
...as Daniel Lawrence
Robert Klein
...as Melvin Lasher
