Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Released Jan 31, 1941

1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy

List

64%

22 Reviews

Tomatometer

48%

2,500+ Ratings

Audience Score

When David Smith (Robert Montgomery) concedes to his wife, Ann (Carole Lombard), that he's not quite satisfied with their marriage, the couple's relationship spins into disarray. In the wake of David's confession, Ann learns that because of a legal snafu, they're not actually married. Ann uses her freedom to try the dating market, where she's courted by Jeff Custer (Gene Raymond), one of David's professional colleagues. David's attempts to win her back lead to several humorous situations.

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Fandango at Home

Premiered Jul 14

Buy Now

Fandango at Home

Prime Video

Apple TV

Rent Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Steve D

The script is so bad and uninteresting the actors can't do anything with it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/26/23

Full Review

Audience Member

I absolutely loved this movie! Good clean cynical sarcasm and humor are right up my alley! Also, I couldn't get enough of the great 1940s wardrobes and settings👍🏼

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

Full Review

david b a

I don't think my expectations are extreme when it comes to comedy, but this movie basically falls flat, is how I would put it. To be more specific as to why, here are three reasons: 1) the humor is not very funny; this is first and foremost a failure of the script and plot line 2) Robert Montgomery seems stiff and somewhat uninvolved. I understand that Cary Grant was the first choice for the part, and indeed he would have brought more energy and dare I say, creativity, to the role 3) the story lacks credibility, and seems to wander a great deal. There are many elements with the potential to be side-splitters, but none are taken advantage of, and then the next comes along, and the next, and the next. I gave this 2 1/2 (not 1) stars primarily due to an enjoyable, radiant performance by Carole Lombard. Unfortunately, that is not enough to make up for the other lacks in the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

Full Review

Audience Member

About as un-Hitchcockian as he got in his Hollywood period. This is possibly why it's routinely disregarded. It's nowhere near the best of his Hollywood era it's true but it's not his worst either. Naked Gun even borrowed one of the jokes 4 decades later. Probably avoid this film if you only watch Hitchcock films for the suspenseful thrillers. Mildly entertaining and whimsically funny at times. Better than I thought it would be.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

Full Review

paul d

A disappointment. Although it's supposed to be a screwball comedy, it never gets into gear, remaining merely a sweet and lighthearted romantic comedy all the way through. This is despite its promising opening 20 minutes, its great premise for the screwball genre, and a Herculean effort from Carole Lombard, one of the all-time great comedic actresses. My sense is that the story and dialogue are just not snappy enough. It's also the least interesting Hitchcock film I've seen, and in fact I would never, ever have guessed that Hitchcock did this if his name were not on the opening credits. That said, there are three reasons to watch this film: to see Carole Lombard trying mightily; to see her fabulous wardrobe; and to see what might be Hitchcock's worst film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

Full Review

Audience Member

I never thought a marriage this toxic could also be this entertaining. What this Hitch film lacks in visual style it replaces with a couple of charming lead performers in a proto-sitcom rom-com of misunderstandings. It's a very silly, high-concept curio that's worth watching if for no other reason than to see the master filmmaker stretch his genre-legs a bit.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Carole Lombard

Ann

Robert Montgomery

David

Gene Raymond

Jeff

Jack Carson

Chuck

Philip Merivale

Mr. Custer

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

97%

89%

Bringing Up Baby

TRAILER

for Bringing Up Baby

82%

80%

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

63%

54%

That Uncertain Feeling

86%

81%

The Man Who Came to Dinner

30%

28%

Two-Faced Woman

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

THR Staff

Hollywood Reporter

It may be disappointing to many of the followers of Norman Krasna, Alfred Hitchcock and Carole Lombard who expected extreme brilliance from that trio, but there's enough fun in it to send you home happy with your entertainment.

Mar 1, 2018

Full Review

David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

Some sparkling moments but this rare Hitchcock comedy farce is hit and miss.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 20, 2012

Full Review

Variety Staff

Variety

Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery are teamed successfully here in a light and gay marital farce.

Mar 26, 2009

Full Review

Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Carole Lombard does her best in Mr. and Mrs. Smith but the film is more or less a blip in Hitchcock's filmography.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2023

Full Review

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock has infused Mr. and Mrs. Smith with a light and breezy feel that certainly complements Norman Krasna's less-than-substantial screenplay...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 16, 2019

Full Review

TV Guide

It's a cute film, not nearly as funny as most of Lombard's other comedies, but there's enough good humor in Mr. & Mrs. Smith to make it pleasant.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 20, 2012

Full Review

Read all reviews

Synopsis

When David Smith (Robert Montgomery) concedes to his wife, Ann (Carole Lombard), that he's not quite satisfied with their marriage, the couple's relationship spins into disarray. In the wake of David's confession, Ann learns that because of a legal snafu, they're not actually married. Ann uses her freedom to try the dating market, where she's courted by Jeff Custer (Gene Raymond), one of David's professional colleagues. David's attempts to win her back lead to several humorous situations.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Screenwriter: Norman Krasna
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008

Most Popular at Home Now