The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Gabriele Muccino · Starring Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Where was The Pursuit of Happyness filmed?
- San Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco – Opening scenes establishing Chris Gardner's life as a struggling salesman in San Francisco. The film opens with establishing shots of San Francisco streets and Chris's daily life navigating the city as he struggles to make sales
- San Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco – Iconic San Francisco landmark visible in several establishing shots. The Golden Gate Bridge appears in background shots establishing the San Francisco Bay Area setting throughout the film
- Oakland, California, United States, Oakland – Chris drives through Oakland as he travels between sales calls and the internship office. Oakland serves as a filming location for scenes of Chris traveling to meet clients and conduct business during his struggling sales period
- San Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco – Establishing shots of San Francisco's downtown financial district where the internship takes place. The iconic San Francisco skyline and Financial District, including the Transamerica Pyramid, represent the world of investment banking that Chris aspires to enter
- San Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco – Chris and his son travel across the bridge commuting between locations. The Bay Bridge serves as a visual connector in the film, representing Chris's daily commute and journey through different parts of the Bay Area