Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Pursuit of Happyness - Parental Guide
This PG-13 drama follows a father and son navigating homelessness and financial hardship while pursuing a career opportunity. While the film has mild language and some intense scenes depicting poverty and struggle, its uplifting message about perseverance makes it suitable for older children, though younger viewers may find the hardship scenes emotionally heavy.
About this TV show
Genre
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Synopsis
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Cast

Lauren Cohan
Maggie Greene

Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Negan Smith

Melissa McBride
Carol Peletier
Stimulus level
This show contains extremely graphic violence, intense horror elements, rapid scene cuts, and disturbing imagery — it is absolutely not appropriate for infants or toddlers and is designed for adult audiences.
Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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