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I Smile Back

2015·Movie
1h 25min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic596.8Rotten Tomatoes49%62%
IMDb6.2Metacritic596.8Rotten Tomatoes49%62%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Love desperately, live recklessly.

Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with the kids in the driveway, a pristine house, and a shiny SUV for carting the children to their next activity. However, just beneath the façade lie depression and disillusionment that send her careening into a secret world of reckless compulsion. Only very real danger will force her to face the painful root of her destructiveness and its crumbling effect on those she loves.
Suburban DramaDepressionAddictionFamily DysfunctionPsychological RealismBleak NarrativeCharacter StudyEmotional Struggle

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Salky
Written by:
Paige Dylan, Amy Koppelman
Produced by:
Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Avy Kaufman
Composed by:
Zack Ryan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about I Smile Back

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Where can I stream I Smile Back legally?

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I Smile Back is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 I Smile Back worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Smile Back rated?

RDrug useSexual contentStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, sexual content, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is I Smile Back?

1 h 25 min

I Smile Back runs 1 h 25 min.

Is I Smile Back based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Smile Back?

Critics54
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate I Smile Back higher (64) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was I Smile Back a box office hit?

Budget$495,000
Box office$63,373

No. It cost about $495,000 to make and earned $63,373 worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is I Smile Back in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Smile Back?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Smile Back in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.