Death to Smoochy

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Death to Smoochy

R

2002

1h 49m

Comedy

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Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams), the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy (Edward Norton), a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive (Catherine Keener) - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.

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Critics Consensus

The talent involved can't save a script that has nowhere to go with its promising premise.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

A dark comedy that blows up like an exploding cigar, leaving nothing much behind but smoke, noise and a bad taste.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 20, 2002

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J. Hoberman

Village Voice

Death to Smoochy is often very funny, but what's even more remarkable is the integrity of DeVito's misanthropic vision.

Apr 2, 2002

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

I'm sure that some country, maybe France or something, will hail this as a work of genius, because it is so incredibly awful.

Apr 1, 2002

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

On balance, this notorious critical underachiever and box office bomb is better than its reputation.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 25, 2024

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Cory Woodroof

615 Film

Rarely does something so tasteless on the surface produce such depth. I hope this finds its audience; this would bring the house down with the right midnight audience.

Jun 15, 2022

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

An awful embarrassing movie...

Apr 29, 2009

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Jordan P

What a delight to see an evil and deranged Robin Williams! I really enjoyed this dark comedy, why so many bad reviews?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/09/25

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Craig B

The critisims are vague, Death to Smoochy is a fun, funny, and interesting movie! Giving parallel insights to a distopian view of the entertainment industry, delivered as only celluloid can. From fame addicts, to incidental mob ties, hippy off-Broadway talent, skimming false charities, a desperate producer and his jaded assistant, this movie does a great job of connecting the dots and staying consistent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Oliver C

Robin Williams' manic energy is put to perfect use in this amusing and twisted comedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sexual References and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $8,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Audience Member

Rarely does something so tasteless on the surface produce such depth. I hope this finds its audience; this would bring the house down with the right midnight audience.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Sarah H

This is a brilliant film and you cannot convince me otherwise. I saw it 20 years ago and just rewatched it with a bunch of friends who had never heard of it. We all had a great time and many laughs were had. Never a dull moment, the bright, quirky, exaggerated, slapstick quality beautifully lightens and contrasts with the dark, serious, and thought provoking subject matter. I’m so glad Death to Smoochy exists. Guess the world doesn’t know quality when it sees it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Synopsis

Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams), the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy (Edward Norton), a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive (Catherine Keener) - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.

Director: Danny DeVito
Producer: Andrew Lazar, Peter Macgregor-Scott
Screenwriter: Adam Resnick
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: FilmFour Productions
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 29, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.4M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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