Smiley (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1956, Smiley is a comedy film directed by Anthony Kimmins, running about 97 minutes. “A Smile For Every Freckle On His Face!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.
Who’s in it. Smiley stars Colin Petersen as Smiley Greevins, Bruce Archer as Joey, Ralph Richardson as Rev. Lambeth and John McCallum as Jim Rankin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Smiley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smiley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smiley tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smiley (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smiley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smiley worth watching?
- Smiley holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smiley?
- Smiley stars Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum and Chips Rafferty.