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Smart People (2008)

R · 2008-04-11 · 1h 35m · EN
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Sometimes the smartest people have the most to learn

Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an intellectual giant -- but when it comes to solving the conundrums of love and family, he's as downright flummoxed as the next guy.

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Noam MurroDirector
Budget
$7M
Box office
$10.6M

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Top billed cast

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Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidLawrence WetherholdSarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica ParkerJanet HartiganElliot PageElliot PageVanessa WetherholdThomas Haden ChurchThomas Haden ChurchChuck WetherholdAshton HolmesAshton HolmesJames WetherholdJane MowderJane MowderJulia KnightBarret HackneyBarret HackneyJosephChristine LahtiChristine LahtiNancyCamille ManaCamille ManaMissyDavid DenmanDavid DenmanWilliamDon WadsworthDon WadsworthHadleyRobert HaleyRobert HaleyRoth

Keywords

StudentProfessorIndependent film

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityStudent · Professor · Independent FilmMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference63987

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Frequently asked questions about Smart People

What is Smart People about?

Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an intellectual giant -- but when it comes to solving the conundrums of love and family, he's as downright flummoxed as the next guy.

How long is Smart People?

Smart People has a runtime of 95 minutes.