The Smurfs (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, The Smurfs is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Raja Gosnell, running about 103 minutes. “Smurf Happens.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.
Who’s in it. The Smurfs stars Hank Azaria as Gargamel, Neil Patrick Harris as Patrick Winslow, Jayma Mays as Grace Winslow and Sofía Vergara as Odile Anjelou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Smurfs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $563.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Smurfs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Smurfs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Smurfs (2011)?
- In US, The Smurfs is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Smurfs worth watching?
- The Smurfs holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Smurfs?
- The Smurfs stars Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofía Vergara and Katy Perry.
- When was The Smurfs released?
- The Smurfs was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.