Savannah Smiles
Seen it?1982 | 105 min | Family, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and families. If you loved Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The young daughter of a politician runs away due to lack of attention. She hides in the car of two not too bright crooks who are slowly converted into parent figures as the police web closes down on the supposed kidnappers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pierre De Moro
- Mark MillerAlvie
- Donovan ScottBoots
- Bridgette AndersenSavannah
- Chris RobinsonRichard Driscoll
- Michael ParksLt. Savage
- Peter GravesHarland Dobbs
- Barbara StangerJoan Driscoll
- Pat MoritaFather O'Hara
- Philip AbbottChief Pruett
- Fran RyanFarmer Wilma