Hello Smile! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Hello Smile! is a comedy film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A small European Kingdom wants to make a frowning Princess smile for the upcoming Royal photo to be done. A mischievous Prime Minister goes to Paris to kidnap three famous comics to force them to do an act to make the Princess smile. However, the King is not aware of this scheme... especially that this evil minister has to face a "fasting strike" by the prisoners and force them to surrender by telling a recipe of "Coq au Vin" by the radio...
Who’s in it. Hello Smile! stars Henri Salvador as lui-même, Annie Cordy as Annie Cordy, Louis de Funès as Bonoeil and Jean Carmet as Jean Courtebride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hello 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 Hello Smile! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hello Smile! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hello Smile! (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hello Smile! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hello Smile! worth watching?
- Hello Smile! holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hello Smile!?
- Hello Smile! stars Henri Salvador, Annie Cordy, Louis de Funès, Jean Carmet and Lisette Lebon.
- When was Hello Smile! released?
- Hello Smile! was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.