Smile! (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2024, Smile! is a documentary film directed by Marianna Kireeva, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. A docudrama presenting the events which explain how and why Charles Spencer Chaplin made alterations to his original ending of the famous movie “Modern Times” following his encounter with the Soviet director Fridrikh Ermler.
Who’s in it. Smile! stars Vladislav Savchuk as Ermler in the frame, Evgeny Margolit as Ermler behind the scenes, Aleksandr Chaykovskiy as Ludwig van Beethoven on earth and in heaven and Anna Gusarova as Enthusiastic Announcer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Smile! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smile! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smile! tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smile! (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smile! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smile! worth watching?
- Smile! holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smile!?
- Smile! stars Vladislav Savchuk, Evgeny Margolit, Aleksandr Chaykovskiy, Anna Gusarova and Sergey Fisher.
- When was Smile! released?
- Smile! was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.