Smile (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, Smile is a drama and family film directed by Jeff Kramer, running about 107 minutes. “Celebrate the Incredible Strength of Humanity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Introduced to a volunteer opportunity with the Doctor's Gift Program, Katie (Mika Boorem) signs up for a trip to China, where she meets Lin (Yi Ding), a girl with whom she shares a birthday. Lin has a facial deformity that discourages her from ever showing her face, but her friendship with Katie helps her start to see life in a new way.
Who’s in it. Smile stars Mika Boorem as Katie, Luoyong Wang as Daniel, Yi Ding as Lin and Beau Bridges as Steven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Smile has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smile (2005)?
- In US, Smile is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smile worth watching?
- Smile holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smile?
- Smile stars Mika Boorem, Luoyong Wang, Yi Ding, Beau Bridges and Linda Hamilton.
- When was Smile released?
- Smile was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.