Smile (2022) Horror Thriller Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical Sep 30, 2022 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery | Runtime 1h 55m
Smile (2022) Horror Thriller Mystery Poster

Smile Plot Synopsis:

Having spent years trying to flee her own childhood trauma by working her fingers to the bone, compassionate psychiatrist Dr Rose Cotter is used to treating the most damaged and vulnerable members of society. Laura's puzzling case, however, is a different story. And as unsuspecting Dr Cotter attempts to rationalise the dreadful delusions of the deeply disturbed young woman, hair-raising encounters with the unexplained cause the therapist to reconsider. Now she is losing her grip on reality. Can Rose deal with the ugly past and confront the smile, the unsettling grin of death?


Synopsis / Plot Summary: After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can"t explain. Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.

"Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment today announced that the terrifying and inventive horror phenomenon SMILE will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the U.S. and Canada and across most Paramount+ markets outside the U.S. in 2023.

Paramount Pictures presents, in association with Paramount Players, the groundbreaking psychological thriller starring Sosie Bacon ("Scream: The TV Series"), Jessie T. Usher ("Dangerous Lies"), Kyle Gallner ("A Nightmare on Elm Street"), Robert Weigert ("The Undying") and Caitlin Stasey ("Bridge and Tunnel"), with Kal Penn ("The Sisterhood of Night") and Rob Morgan ("The Unforgivable").

The film has earned more than $200 million to date in global box office grosses, making it the #1 original horror film of the year.

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can"t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.

SMILE, a Temple Hill production, is written and directed by Parker Finn. The film is produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, and Robert Salerno and executive produced by Adam Fishbach. 

SMILE is rated R for strong violent content and grisly images, and language."

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Official Trailer

  • Smile Official Trailer

Smile Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2022 (more 2022 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 115 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Sub-Genres:  Demons
Directors: Parker Finn
Stars: Jessie T. Usher, Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner, Caitlin Stasey, Rob Morgan … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 30, 2022
Box Office: $105,935,048
Awards: 3
Nominations: 22

What is Smile Streaming On?

Smile is Streaming on Netflix
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Smile Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 30, 2022, Netflix: May 14, 2025, VOD: Nov 15, 2022, Digital HD: Nov 15, 2022
Writers: Parker Finn
Producers: Marty Bowen, Adam Fishbach, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Robert Salerno
Editors: Elliot Greenberg

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