Death to Smoochy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Death to Smoochy is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Danny DeVito, running about 109 minutes. “Get ready for an unexpected hit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Who’s in it. Death to Smoochy stars Robin Williams as Rainbow Randolph, Catherine Keener as Nora Wells, Edward Norton as Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy and Danny DeVito as Burke Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Death to Smoochy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death to Smoochy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death to Smoochy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death to Smoochy (2002)?
- In US, Death to Smoochy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death to Smoochy worth watching?
- Death to Smoochy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death to Smoochy?
- Death to Smoochy stars Robin Williams, Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito and Jon Stewart.
- When was Death to Smoochy released?
- Death to Smoochy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.