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Smile

2007Movie2 h 4 min

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Heartwarming human drama about a former tap dancer who trades in his tap shoes to woo a figure skating instructor. But by a twist of fate, he finds himself coaching a local ice hockey team of hapless youths and leading them to a championship

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Takanori Jinnai
Written by
Takanori Jinnai, Shigeki Kaneko
Music by
Yugo Kanno

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Facts

December 15, 2007 · 2 h 4 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
December 15, 2007
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Smile worth watching?"

Questions about Smile

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Smile worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Smile okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Smile make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Smile?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Smile in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.