Well, Come On, Smile (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1985, Well, Come On, Smile is a drama and family film directed by Arvo Iho, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Mari's mom is dead and dad's drinking. Life in an orphanage seems impossible to her, but there's nowhere to go. She has to get used to living without homesickness, brutal among other teenagers and children's. Fortunately, there is a Tauri who behaves well, but who for some reason is not much-loved. Robi, who breaks the rules, on the other hand, is everyone's favourite, although Mari thinks she should hate him. A lesson in seeing other people around you and seeing them under the outer shell is almost unbearable for a girl, but her fate depends on it. Based on Silvia Rannamaa's novel "Stepmother".

Who’s in it. Well, Come On, Smile stars Monika Järv as Mari, Hendrik Toompere as Robi, Tauri Tallermaa as Tauri and Katrin Tamleht as Katrin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Well, Come On, Smile sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Well, Come On, Smile page.

If you liked it. Fans of Well, Come On, Smile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Well, Come On, Smile (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Well, Come On, Smile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Well, Come On, Smile worth watching?
Well, Come On, Smile holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Well, Come On, Smile?
Well, Come On, Smile stars Monika Järv, Hendrik Toompere, Tauri Tallermaa, Katrin Tamleht and Kerttu Aaving.
When was Well, Come On, Smile released?
Well, Come On, Smile was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.