Smile (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2009, Smile is a drama series.
What it’s about. Smile is a Japanese television drama series, shown on TBS started last April 17, 2009. Jun Matsumoto plays the lead role of Vito, a half-Filipino, half-Japanese man who always smiles despite all of the problems and difficulties he faces. The series focus on foreigners and mixed-race children who suffered from racism
Who’s in it. Smile stars Jun Matsumoto as Hayakawa Vito, Yui Aragaki as Mishima Hana, Kiichi Nakai as Ito Kazuma and Eiko Koike as Machimura Shiori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Smile has been warmly received by 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smile (2009)?
- 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 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smile?
- Smile stars Jun Matsumoto, Yui Aragaki, Kiichi Nakai, Eiko Koike and Hidenori Tokuyama.
- When was Smile released?
- Smile was released in 2009.