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Death to Smoochy (2002)

Get ready for an unexpected hit.

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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.

Release Date
March 29, 2002
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
5.9/10 (436 votes)

Director: Danny DeVito

Cast: Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, Pam Ferris, Danny Woodburn, Michael Rispoli

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Film4 Productions, Mad Chance, Senator International
corruptiondark comedysuccessirish mobmurderduringcreditsstingerchildren's entertainercomedy thrillerwhimsical
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Budget
$55M
Revenue
$8M
Full Cast (78 people)

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Chandler Danier - 10/10

I hated Robin Williams because my mom liked him… even though I watched the hell out of Hook. It's a stupid reason not to like someone. But when Robin Williams has Doubtfire disease, he's easy to hate. He does say funny things and what he does is physically impressive. The more normal his hair becomes, the more I like him in this. His arc is beautiful. Traumatic and redeeming. I hated Ed Norton ...

February 23, 2026

Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

Get ready for an unexpected hit.

Get ready for an unexpected hit.

5.9
109 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$8,400,000
Release Date3/29/2002
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Cast

Robin Williams

as Rainbow Randolph

Edward Norton

as Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy

Catherine Keener

as Nora Wells

Danny DeVito

as Burke Bennett

Jon Stewart

as Marion Frank Stokes

Pam Ferris

as Tommy Cotter

Danny Woodburn

as Angelo Pike

Michael Rispoli

as Spinner Dunn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death to Smoochy about?

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. …

How long is Death to Smoochy?

1h 49m

When was Death to Smoochy released?

March 29, 2002

Who directed Death to Smoochy?

Danny DeVito

Who stars in Death to Smoochy?

Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener

What genre is Death to Smoochy?

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller