A Mother's Confession vs The Pursuit of Happyness

A Mother's Confession has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.9/10 for The Pursuit of Happyness). A Mother's Confession is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 1h 57m. The Pursuit of Happyness is the older of the two (2006 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A Mother's Confession posterA Mother's Confession2025 VS The Pursuit of Happyness posterThe Pursuit of Happyness2006
A Mother's ConfessionThe Pursuit of Happyness
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 7.9/10
Year20252006
Length1h 53m1h 57m
GenresCrime, DramaDrama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorMaya TableGabriele Muccino
Main castCiera Angelia, Raymond Seay, George Murray Jr., Brandon McGee, Keon BlackThandiwe Newton, Kurt Fuller, Dan Castellaneta, Brian Howe, Will Smith

Synopsis

A Mother's Confession

When a gang shooting leaves her son in a coma, a single mother grapples with faith and morality as she seeks vengeance against the perpetrator.

The Pursuit of Happyness

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

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