Smorgasbord (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Smorgasbord is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 89 minutes. “He's gone... Beyond nutty. Beyond wacky. Beyond zany!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Warren Nefron is a hopeless klutz who has some of the worst luck in the world: when he tries to end it all with a foolproof suicide plan, he still manages to mess it up. In desperation, he goes to a psychiatrist to see if there is some way for him to end his troubles.
Who’s in it. Smorgasbord stars Jerry Lewis as Warren Nefron / Dr. Perks / Gangster / Speed Armeter, Milton Berle as Ms. Sultry, Sammy Davis Jr. as Himself and Herb Edelman as Dr. Jonas Pletchick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Smorgasbord has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smorgasbord page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smorgasbord tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smorgasbord (1983)?
- In US, Smorgasbord is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smorgasbord worth watching?
- Smorgasbord holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smorgasbord?
- Smorgasbord stars Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Edelman and Foster Brooks.