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Smile

2005·Movie
1h 47min
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , family movie: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Celebrate the Incredible Strength of Humanity.

Introduced to a volunteer opportunity with the Doctor's Gift Program, Katie (Mika Boorem) signs up for a trip to China, where she meets Lin (Yi Ding), a girl with whom she shares a birthday. Lin has a facial deformity that discourages her from ever showing her face, but her friendship with Katie helps her start to see life in a new way.
Heartwarming DramaComing-of-AgeFriendship StoryCultural ExchangeOvercoming AdversityUplifting NarrativeCharacter-DrivenFamily-FriendlyPositive Message

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Is Smile worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Smile okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Smile?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Smile plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.