What makes this so powerful is how Will shoots Jaydens dream down at first. We see him recognize his own weakness in real time. He realizes he is projecting his own failures on to his kid.

@absolutevulnerability443

3 жыл бұрын

Amazingly conscious parenting 🙏

@wellknown1204

3 жыл бұрын

@2010cyberguy yeah, when i heard that, I was like: *no sir, that's not how you talk to young mind like that*

@jesussaves21

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you 🙂

@robertschleeter3300

3 жыл бұрын

I also interpreted it as him shooting down Jayden’s dream, to see his reaction and then kind of jumping in and letting him know fight for what you dream of. But I think you are right on the money

@destinyomari2309

2 жыл бұрын

How do you think this clip connects to the world? Please respond

"You got a dream? You gotta protect it. You want something? Go get it. PERIOD." i love this movie so much.

@RealTime88

9 жыл бұрын

Me too!! The best Will Smith film ever.

@TheGoldcountry

9 жыл бұрын

xxladybug94 Wonderful speech.

@MisterPotter

7 жыл бұрын

it's more than a movie

@KnightofFunnyJunk

6 жыл бұрын

This sounds like something Jaden would say on his "Deep Philosophical" Twitter Quotes.

@BoY-gp7ko

6 жыл бұрын

xxladybug94 yes

"People can't do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it." So true and a great quote to remember out in the real world when people try and put you down.

@Facelessman254

2 жыл бұрын

Gives me chills

@miriamcarrasco3273

Жыл бұрын

It's called projection on others, don't listen to people, most of them are EVIL, and they want you to be a loser.

@abellewis3062

Жыл бұрын

Amen. I'm using that quote on my Facebook page.

@nidalregragui9413

7 ай бұрын

👏👏

@ompasa9407

Ай бұрын

Mfs be hating though

Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity - Will Smith

@kbanghart

5 жыл бұрын

I suppose. But I also guess it depends on what you mean by mediocrity.

@BarrelsPersonal

5 жыл бұрын

Plen122 well someone’s mediocre in the comment section lol

@akagamishanks2774

4 жыл бұрын

Also the most common path to save you from below mediocrity- me

@elijahgavin6706

4 жыл бұрын

Being unrealistic is the most common path to cognitive dissonance

@TyFhoonBoom

4 жыл бұрын

@@elijahgavin6706 I'd rather live with cognitive dissonance than mediocrity.

Unfortunately, not everybody has a parent like him.

@khanmoin155

4 жыл бұрын

I can relate

@Mwestside010

4 жыл бұрын

@@khanmoin155 you can relate

@DefeatLust

4 жыл бұрын

Fortunately we have movies like this to compensate. This message is for everyone.

@latintiger

4 жыл бұрын

thats me, they never pushed me to become best and all i have is a part time over night job that i cant escape

@khanmoin155

4 жыл бұрын

@@latintiger brother i work in night shift too since last 5 years but Alhamdulillah i am going to leave very soon my tip will be save money as much as u can and learn skillful things when u r free and than decide to leave and try to find a good job that can suit u and give time to u as well , Insha Allah u will ne successful in ur life my prayers are with u , when time is good be grateful and when time is bad be graceful

Will Smith isn't acting in this scene with his son, He's really giving his son some truthful knowledge. He was really talking to his son from the heart in this scene.

@LocaICommenter

Жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest, this was improv to let jayden know “don’t give up” the film directors were probably emotional

I swear "something" get's in my eye every time i see this clip.

@pringles2068

7 жыл бұрын

I swear its like Im always chopping onions, crazy shit

@Toix

4 жыл бұрын

Gets in my eye every second I watch this I can’t get it out.

@vinniefabian6816

4 жыл бұрын

Hear let me get it with a tissue

@Dalah-Dalah

4 жыл бұрын

So do I

@GrafixGuy88

3 жыл бұрын

gah, who is cutting those onions?!?

I love how HE IS LITERALLY acting with his son.

@rodneydangerfield7153

2 жыл бұрын

Agree...Will Smith's gift for life to his son, Jaden!

In high school, everyone said I wasn't going anywhere in life, now 5 years later I got into one of the top Graduate programs (MA of Neuroscience) in the world (top 1% of schools). I am still doubted by many.

@keiracooney1867

3 жыл бұрын

ok bestie go off, i don't doubt you

@antonioholguin4872

3 жыл бұрын

yes my brudda I am proud

@IKnowImGayWhenISayThisBut

3 жыл бұрын

Cap

@14hereigo

3 жыл бұрын

They doubt you because they want to be right. It's your job to prove them wrong, but mostly for yourself. Screw that outside noise.

@jesussaves21

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you 🙂

The first time I saw this scene I literally cried when he told his son "don't ever let somebody....." because my father never told me anything like that it would have been great to hear

@kbanghart

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you don't feel too bad, yes our parents can have a big effect on us but it also comes from our own motivation. Because my own father told me something similar like this, which was great but I'm not the type of person to take a leap of faith all the time and do things spontaneous constantly, so it didn't necessarily affect me as positively as it sounds.

@deon9411

3 жыл бұрын

thats actually will smiths son too...makes this scene even better...love you will and jaden

Man, everybody has watched this movie and says it's a good movie but sometimes it feels like nobody has really watched it because how can you not cry as you watch this movie and relate to it. This is scene is the most powerful and important part of the movie in my opinion. I swear, everybody knows this scene and how true and deep the message is yet nobody FUCKING practices what this scene preaches. I swear, man, many people bash on a person's dreams or take them away because they never put themselves in their shoes. Sometimes, I feel people watch something and know something's true yet never actually understand it because they never practice or incorporate it into their own lives. Not until you devote yourself to your dream no matter will you realize the true meanings of this movie. You'll look at this movie in a different light. The Pursuit of Happyness isn't a huge obstacle you will overcome one day. The pursuit is everyday, everyday you have to be working on your dream despite what people say. FUCK PEOPLE this is your dream and you only got one shot. Another one of my favorite parts in the movie is when Will Smith says "It was right then that I started thinking about Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And I remember thinking how did he know to put the pursuit part in there? That maybe happiness is something that we can only pursue and maybe we can actually never have it. No matter what. How did he know that?"

@NicoLaffey

8 жыл бұрын

thank you. that actually helped me learn something and help understand things better

@FallenX100

8 жыл бұрын

Nico Laffey no thank you!!! holy shit. someone actually read what I wrote and it helped them. Well, my job here is done

@CrazyGreek80

8 жыл бұрын

I feel you brother in this day and age I feel like everyone will sell their closest luved one just to get ahead. Humanity is slowly declining and I see it and feel it everyday!

@ibnamsterdan911

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro

@marsa1028

8 жыл бұрын

even sometimes you will pass by a period when you think you will not continue or you will not achieve their dreams this is when sometimes people leave their dreams Only Remember NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

No such thing as a perfect parent. We all make mistakes. I really like this scene because you see a father recognizing he just made one, and he immediately checked himself and corrected it.

RIP Kobe - didn’t let anyone tell him he couldn’t do it.

@Joseloc01

3 жыл бұрын

The Chris Breezy

@blahblahmeowchow6383

3 жыл бұрын

Um, he was an NBA legacy; I doubt he ever had that issue.

@bg23allday1

3 жыл бұрын

@@blahblahmeowchow6383 you think he was always that good?

@roge_dynamite683

3 жыл бұрын

love how abraham lincoln deleted his comment so now all these @'s make no sense

@yourkom9164

3 жыл бұрын

@@roge_dynamite683 what he say?

Will Smith is such a good actor , oh my God .

@terencelynch2474

4 жыл бұрын

tg

@terencelynch2474

4 жыл бұрын

good life

@rossdiamondthief6627

4 жыл бұрын

C. He learned from the best - James Avery (I.e. Uncle Phil)

@jesussaves21

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you :)

I had to tell my daughter this today, she doubts herself so much and I just want her to see what she’s capable of. Anything is possible with faith you just have to believe

@prabakaranthavanathan5864

4 ай бұрын

thanks a lot for doing this, you are a great parent.

This movie is so inspirational for me where I’m at in life right now. I’m currently in a pursuit of happiness! I’ve had a lot of disappointment and have been discouraged by so many important people over the past couple of years! I believe victory is around the corner!

@jesussaves21

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you :)

@abolisher

2 жыл бұрын

The pursuit of happiness cost everything blood sweats tears people making fun of you but at the end of the road it’s worth it:)

@skate23ism

2 жыл бұрын

3 months later, I hope you are doing great in your pursuit of happiness.

@firdausansarifard

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it, I believe in ya!

@dashpratt4097

2 жыл бұрын

Dude your golden! You’re f*cking Will Scott m*therf*ckin SMITH. Believe in yourself. That’s all you need. Love yourself some 😎

I wish I had me a strong father figure in my life when I were a kid. My father didn't taught me nothing. Didn't even care about my education. That's why I love this movie. Because of the strong relationship between Will and his son. He was poor,but he was still there for his son. Love it.

@ericloftley9287

5 жыл бұрын

No one needs a father, they just need a father figure

When your parents decide to crush your dreams, I agree Will Smith I will keep my head high and won't let anyone tell me I can't do it! I will protect that dream

@divyaprakashdixit

5 жыл бұрын

U gotta do it

I know it’s a movie but I always love when a parent talks with their child like an equal, has an “adult” conversation. Even if the kid is old enough to fully understand or fully grasp the concept of the conversation. My oldest brother does this with his kid and it’s awesome. But there’s always time for imagination and games. :)

This movie gave me so much motivation to move forward with my life!! When I watched I was working groceries (nothing wrong with it) making crap money a week!! In less than 5 years now I have my own business and able to afford things I could only dream of. So I say don’t let no one put you down. Go for it put in work and u will succeed.

It was always a dream of mine to participate in a science project, but when I approached my teachers to enrol into it, they demotivated and told me that there is no way a kid like me can make it and that they won't let me participate. It had almost gotten to me, but my eyes are now open, I told them that I can if I want to if teachers (referring to them) actually try to provide students with appropriate information and not trash talk to them. I will give everything I have and will also provide with progress updates. Wish me luck and don't let others decide your destiny, your journey is only yours

@pencilerasersharpener7774

3 жыл бұрын

all the best fren, you're going to achieve great things, just believe in yourself ❤️

This might sound a bit cliche but this scene literally made me not quit on my business and 2 years later here I am thanking this movie and scene for keeping my dream alive when I needed it the most.

@wchristian2000

5 ай бұрын

4 years later, how are you doing?

This scene hits home because all of us who watched it and resonated with it ultimately have something from our past - a chip on your shoulder from failure. And although we aren't perfect and can make a mess of things - in this moment when watching a film - you're able to at times live vicariously through these characters. Beautiful movie.

I wont lie. Nothing has ever touched my heart more than this scene. There's so much there in that 2 mins

This scene touches my heart everytime i shed a tear everytime amazing movie. Period

I remember when they showed us this movie in class. It was the only time I actually loved a movie that was shown at school.

Sometimes...it is our children that teach us more than our mentors or peers. Sometimes it's about analyzing yourself and seeing the adult you are raising. That is what makes this scene so powerful.

Words are powerful. My Dad never told me anything of inspiration my whole life, in fact he shot down any dreams I had about school and my future. When I have a kid I’m going to build him up and father him like the father I needed in my life.

I imagine that every single person that has seen this movie, sheded tears. I don't believe it's possible not to do so. Truly a touching and inspiring movie. Much respect to the man that inspired such a masterpiece, the actors, directors and everyone who had a hand into bringing this story to the screen to make all of our asses cry lol. Just beautiful.

This moment was more genuine than Will's recent, real life "apology".

Beautiful message...

@treasurerogers-smith8861

9 жыл бұрын

Great movie with a lot of inspiration and a wonderful Actor, too !

@treasurerogers-smith8861

9 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed this inspirational Movie and loved the performance of the Will and his Son.

@howardkoor2796

7 жыл бұрын

His son was precious

@oni-_-6823

5 жыл бұрын

Howard Koor and now he wears girls clothing

@suckmyduck7029

4 жыл бұрын

@@oni-_-6823 If you'd reject your son because of that, then you thoroughly missed the point of this scene

When I first saw this video I remember when I was a kid and told my parents I wanted to be in the marines and my brother and my parents told me that if I could barley survive school that I wouldn't survive in the marines when I turned 18 and graduated out of high school I joined after my first tour I came back to my parents and told them the story about what they told me .... They said they didn't even know what they told me until I saw this movie

@Toix

4 жыл бұрын

Well done👏🏿👏🏿 I appreciate you serving in the armed forces, you again just like may others, have proven those who doubt others wrong, you are an everyday hero thank you for sharing your story.

@baltazarandrada8793

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, so inspiring. I also once told people that I want to enroll at the police academy and be a cop. They laughed their asses of me and said other downgraiding things. I cried like a child upon hearing that. But now, I'm gonna prove to them that they're wrong. After college, I'm gonna train to be a cop.

@baltazarandrada8793

3 жыл бұрын

@Blackpilled Saint Here in my country, cops need a bachelor's degree in Criminology or any other 4 year course.

@Da1337Man

3 жыл бұрын

@@baltazarandrada8793 I hope you succeed. Seriously, i mean it. You seem like a decent person, and lord knows that we need cops now more than ever with a clear concscious and an unshakable sense of honor and justice. --From a stranger on the internet

@baltazarandrada8793

3 жыл бұрын

@@Da1337Man Thank you man.

Never had this kind of talk with my dad. He wasn't always there and if he did, it was only during the good times. This is so inspirational and made me think that if I ever have kids, this is the kind of father I would like to be. I still love my father though and I am thankful to be the person I am today.

When i have Children of my own im a show them this movie, SUCH AN POWERFUL AND AMAZING SCENE. I used to get discouraged and not motivated cause i used to overthink my parents weren't happy for me or were feeling bad cause i was going through what they went through... Sometimes parents tend to lose faith cause they try to compare their life to thier children's, but they are the first to believe in you , even when you dont. 🤲🤞

I'm here because I watched this clip in college class today and I was learning about how Will Smith had a fixed mindset here at first because he talked down on the kid then his mindset changed to a growth positive mindset and he inspired the little kid to chase his dreams even if your own father tells you you won't get better. That's the kind of inspiration I need bro. I watched the right video for this. 😢 I even shed a tear thinking how deep this moment was.

Real Life lessons from Father to Son. He should've got the Oscars for this movie. Will and Jaden did this scene Justice!

I've watched this so many times, and every time it gets me emotional

Best life quote ever!!!!!!

This movie made me cry.

Best dad ever

This movie and clip has many aspects that resonate. Will Smith realizes that he totally crushed his son and potentially his spirit. He did recover the conversation well by readdressing the conversation with his son and ensuring he understood that he should always fight for what he wants and what his dreams are. It was touching.

From dry eyes to tears in 1 min and 49 seconds. Every time!

This scene is valuable and holds a lot of truth about life, that many are yet to realise.

I’ve watched this movie 8 times now. My favourite movie. Always picks me up when I’m down. I know I can overcome things I’m facing. I just bought the original poster to it. Boutta frame it and hang it on my wall 😊

The second best part of the movie, only behind when he actually got the job

This movie, particularly this scene, got me thru a tough life changing time. Top 5 greatest flim in my ranking.

@divyaprakashdixit

5 жыл бұрын

Pls share the list

The one who doesn't have a good father will be bursting into tears. Don't feel bad, you are not alone❤️

This movie taught me a lot, life is difficult, you get hit with obstacles in life that you have to overcome, sometimes it’s hard but it’s gets better, it always gets better never stop fighting for what you believe in

Literally best Will Smith movie along side with Seven Pounds .

@creathechiboi

7 жыл бұрын

Neil Tomlinson OMG yes, 7 pounds was amazing!

@bavenkumar1998

6 жыл бұрын

Dont forget ali

@jerrygodeep4787

6 жыл бұрын

Neil Tomlinson well they’re both directed by the same guy

My dad, with his triumphant moments and his, well, whatever… he taught me never to blame anyone for my mishaps and tribulations. It took me a while but I understand now. Thank you Dad, ya rascal…

I'M NOT EVEN WATCHING THE MOVIE. I CAN HEAR IT IN THE BACKGROUND AND IT'S MAKING ME CRY. THIS MOVIE CAME ACROSS MY MIND LAST NIGHT. I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS GOING TO. AIR TODAY.

I come here to cry sometimes. The struggle is too heavy to bear sometimes without encouragement.

This means more to me now as a working adult than when I watched this movie as a child and later in college. Starting college you think you have it all figured out and that you are on the path to your dream. Then you often hit roadblocks. My job is good, but not my dream job. I want to keep dreaming and I want to go for it. I want to still believe that I can have the life I've always wanted. This speech is a call to me to reawaken the dreams I thought died.

Y’all don’t realize this went beyond acting, this was will REALLY talking to his son.

I remember in August I was watching this movie and this scene hit close to home and I remember breaking down crying thinking I don’t have what it takes I texted my dad. The girl I was dating left me at the time and I just lost so much and it really hit me close to home and I felt like I lost so much!

Watched the movie years ago, came back here after feeling down, needed something to cheer me up and this helped me. Don't give up your dream

This is the only movie that made me cry like real time 😭❤️

One of the greatest films ever made! Period!

"You got a face? You got to protect it. People can't slap something themselves, they wanna tell you you can't slap it. You wanna slap? You gon get it, period."

@righteousrawb7225

2 жыл бұрын

This comment is underrated. This made me crack up lol

Great actor delivering great dialogue.. love it 👏🏽✍️🎭

My favorite movie of all time. Honesty been giving out hope that I’ll ever be able to accomplish my dreams lately. Things just haven’t been going my way as of late and it’s hard to find happiness in where I’m at. But that doesn’t mean that I’m going to stop trying because someone tells me “you can’t do that” or “that’s not realistic”. I’m going to see my dream through to the end, and hopefully at some point have kids and teach them the same thing. Whoever you are, wherever you are, keep reaching for your dreams.

Rest In Peace Kobe and Gianna Bryant!!!😰😰😰😰

So sad to see that not every father is like this. My father would beat me and brothers down and say we aren’t good enough. God bless WILL SMITH

God the acting and the musical score in this movie!!! The emotions!

This speech is very good parents should embrace what he says

Fantastic life advice!

This kinda felt like it wasn't only a scripted line for him. It's like he was really telling his son that from the heart. Like he took the script n made it more meaningful....DOPE!!!

this scene never gets old!! Super deep

Still one of my fav scenes.. And that background music is so soothing!

You gotta respect people because you don’t know what there going through

This part gave me SO much POWER and to never give up

All my life I’ve been supporting everyone saying You can’t do this and that, that girl will never go out with you, it’s gotten me to the point of being a very socially awkward person and having low self esteem, but i owe it to my self to change my way of thinking and be a confident person from this day on. I won’t let anyone tell me I can’t do anything anymore.

@GeGe-fg3hx

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

Most underrated movie of all time. I advise all teachers to show this movie to their students

Something everyone needs to hear once in their life. Even loved ones can bring you down.

Gives me goosebumps every time

,The actors, Mr Smith and his son Jaden Smith make you feel your living the movie with them.♥️ Great Movie ,What's so special for me it's based on a true story.

This film came out the same year as Rocky Balboa, both have a great motivational speech about chasing your dream and being resilient.

This is best inspirational and motivational movie I ever seen!! So much motivated!!!

Shout out to all of the fathers in the world

I was watcing it yesterday n I liked it so much, It just makes me feel that I can really do what ever I want especially when he said "if u want smothin go n get it"

Powerful message. Protect your dreams.

Seen so many motivational videos but this always remains my favrt😊

Oscar worthy performance from Will in this scene, imo. His delivery is spot on

One of the best movie clips ever, from one of the best movies ever!

This particular scene is a life changer for many ! what a acting !

I will never stop loving this scene

How can you dislike this? You have to be pretty miserable! This clip is so powerful!

I was watching this in class and it almost made me cry

I’ve never seen this movie before, but I absolutely love this scene. Ive been rewatching it and it’s been very motivational for me, I tell myself, “if you have a dream, you have to protect it” when I’m working out, etc. I love wills expression here as well. A side note, when will initially shoots down Jayden’s dream, Jayden throws the ball down and the next thing you hear is the sound of him opening the plastic bag. I thought that was interesting as the director is telling us that because of his dad’s discouragement, Jayden would go on to mourn his dream, working menial jobs and not living up to his potential

You learn so much about life in watching The Pursuit of Happyness.

Will someone put away these damn onions

@creathechiboi

7 жыл бұрын

jungleme77 *grabs onions and cries* I got u.

@oldaccount5357

6 жыл бұрын

Onions make me sad :(

@catarinacosta3334

4 жыл бұрын

Omg I cried so much during this movie xD

I met both of them i was on the movie set everyday this movie really touched me i slept at the old transbay terminal,glide memorial met chris gardner they are all nice people

The ball rolling to the thing his ex wife was saying he can't sell.. she you can't do it. Is almost like what clicked in his head. He was being a hypocrite. He realized that and said don't listen to me, you can do whatever you want if you dream it. Protect that dream. Don't ever tell your kids they can't do something.. they'll surprise you one day.

Below Average? what happened to pass it to Will on the fresh prince

@darthbiker2311

5 жыл бұрын

Well, the fresh Prince ended, and then several years later Will decided to star in this film. That's more or less what.

2019 Still use this as my inspiration.

I love my dad so much. He is very much like Will Smith in this movie. A guy who knows what fighting for your dream means.

This is a really powerful scene just love watching this over and over.

I watched this movie as a kid, Its amazing..

This scene is the best movie scene I’ve ever seen in my life

Listen to this all the time...