Smiley Face
Seen it?2007 | 85 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (67% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Go or The Last American Virgin, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Jane, a struggling but perpetually stoned actress, has a busy day ahead. She has several important tasks on her list, including buying more marijuana. Even though she already has a good start on the day's planned drug use, she eats her roommate's pot-laced cupcakes and embarks on a series of misadventures all over Los Angeles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$179K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gregg Araki
- Anna FarisJane F.
- John KrasinskiBrevin
- Adam BrodySteve the Dealer
- Jane LynchCasting Director
- Roscoe Lee BrowneHimself (voice)
- Danny MastersonSteve the Roommate
- Brian PosehnBus Driver
- Danny TrejoAlbert
- John ChoMikey
- Carrot TopSelf