Get Smart (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2008, Get Smart is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Peter Segal, running about 110 minutes. “Saving the world... and loving it!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?

Who’s in it. Get Smart stars Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart, Anne Hathaway as Agent 99, Dwayne Johnson as Agent 23 and Alan Arkin as The Chief, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Get Smart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $230.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Get Smart page.

If you liked it. Fans of Get Smart tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Get Smart (2008)?
In US, Get Smart is available to 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 Get Smart worth watching?
Get Smart holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Get Smart?
Get Smart stars Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin and Terence Stamp.
When was Get Smart released?
Get Smart was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.