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Get Smart

2008·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic546.3Rotten Tomatoes51%67%

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Saving the world...and loving it.

When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?
Spy Action ComedyParodySlapstick HumorUnderdog StoryBuddy Cop DynamicsFast-Paced ActionLighthearted EspionagePop Culture ReferencesHigh StakesRomantic Chemistry

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Segal, John Hockridge, Susan Bierbaum
Written by:
Mel Brooks, Buck Henry, Matt Ember
Produced by:
Steve Carell, Peter Segal, Dana Goldberg
Composed by:
Jeff Sawyer, Juno J. Ellis, Trevor Rabin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Get Smart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Get Smart legally?

YouTube TVHowdy

Get Smart is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Get Smart worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Get Smart rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Get Smart?

1 h 50 min

Get Smart runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Get Smart?

Critics53
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Get Smart higher (65) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Get Smart a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$231 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $231 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Get Smart in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Get Smart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Get Smart in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Get Smart use?

The Mole*Click* HelloHeel–Face TurnJust Keep DrivingAre You Thinking What I'm ThinkingLaser HallwayNeck LiftPost-Kiss CatatoniaButt-MonkeyStepping Out to ReactObfuscating StupidityCrash-Into Helloand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Get Smart, including The Mole, *Click* Hello, Heel–Face Turn.