Death to Smoochy
"Get ready for an unexpected hit."
Originally released in 2002. Death to Smoochy is a comedy/crime film. directed by Danny DeVito.
Starring Robin Williams, Edward Norton, and Catherine Keener
Synopsis
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (419 votes)
Budget
$55M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.4M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Robin Williams
as Rainbow Randolph
Edward Norton
as Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy
Catherine Keener
as Nora Wells
Danny DeVito
as Burke Bennett
Jon Stewart
as Marion Frank Stokes
Pam Ferris
as Tommy Cotter
Danny Woodburn
as Angelo Pike
Michael Rispoli
as Spinner Dunn
Harvey Fierstein
as Merv Green
Vincent Schiavelli
as Buggy Ding Dong
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,400,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Film4 Productions
- Mad Chance
- Senator International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death to Smoochy about?
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinocero...
Who directed Death to Smoochy?
Death to Smoochy was directed by Danny DeVito.
How long is Death to Smoochy?
Death to Smoochy has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Death to Smoochy released?
Death to Smoochy was released on March 29, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death to Smoochy?
The main cast of Death to Smoochy includes Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart.
Is Death to Smoochy worth watching?
Death to Smoochy has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 419 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.