Name: Smile or Hug
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2022-06-25
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cast: Linda L. Michaels

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After being dumped on her 30th birthday, Trish Santos works through her loneliness with help from her online art students, her two best friends, and a box of homemade self-help tapes given to her by the mysterious “mind painter” Doc Garcia.

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Directed by: Paul Sprangers
Written by: Chelsea Javier, Paul Sprangers
Produced by: Selena Leoni

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June 25, 2022 · 1 h 17 min · Comedy

Released: June 25, 2022
Runtime: 1 h 17 min
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 139 countries

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Where can I stream Smile or Hug?

In the United States, Smile or Hug streams on fuboTV, FlixFling, and IndiePix Unlimited, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Hoopla, Filmzie, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Smile or Hug worth watching?

39

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.5).

Will Smile or Hug make me laugh?

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

Is Smile or Hug good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.