Smile (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1975, Smile is a comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 113 minutes. “This beauty pageant's about to get ugly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's time again for California's "Young American Miss" beauty pageant, the biggest event of the year for Big Bob Freelander and Brenda DiCarlo, who give their all to put on a successful pageant. But Brenda is having marital difficulties and Bob's son is up to some mischief. Could this year's pageant be in jeopardy?
Who’s in it. Smile stars Bruce Dern as Big Bob, Barbara Feldon as Brenda, Michael Kidd as Tommy and Geoffrey Lewis as Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Smile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smile tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smile (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smile worth watching?
- Smile holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smile?
- Smile stars Bruce Dern, Barbara Feldon, Michael Kidd, Geoffrey Lewis and Joan Prather.
- When was Smile released?
- Smile was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.