I Smile Back (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, I Smile Back is a drama film directed by Adam Salky, running about 85 minutes. “Love desperately, live recklessly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with the kids in the driveway, a pristine house, and a shiny SUV for carting the children to their next activity. However, just beneath the façade lie depression and disillusionment that send her careening into a secret world of reckless compulsion. Only very real danger will force her to face the painful root of her destructiveness and its crumbling effect on those she loves.
Who’s in it. I Smile Back stars Sarah Silverman as Laney Brooks, Josh Charles as Bruce Brooks, Thomas Sadoski as Donny and Mia Barron as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, I Smile Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $63.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 I Smile Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Smile Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Smile Back (2015)?
- In US, I Smile Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 I Smile Back worth watching?
- I Smile Back holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Smile Back?
- I Smile Back stars Sarah Silverman, Josh Charles, Thomas Sadoski, Mia Barron and Terry Kinney.
- When was I Smile Back released?
- I Smile Back was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.