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59% Critic Match
Death to Smoochy
“Get ready for an unexpected hit.”
5.9 / 10• 2002• 1h 49m•R• English
ComedyCrimeDramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Robin Williams
Rainbow Randolph
Lead
Edward Norton
Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy
Catherine Keener
Nora Wells
Danny DeVito
Burke Bennett
Jon Stewart
Marion Frank Stokes
Pam Ferris
Tommy Cotter
Danny Woodburn
Angelo Pike
Michael Rispoli
Spinner Dunn
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Danny DeVito's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Death to Smoochy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
