Smart People (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Smart People is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Noam Murro, running about 95 minutes. “Sometimes the smartest people have the most to learn” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an intellectual giant -- but when it comes to solving the conundrums of love and family, he's as downright flummoxed as the next guy.
Who’s in it. Smart People stars Dennis Quaid as Lawrence Wetherhold, Sarah Jessica Parker as Janet Hartigan, Elliot Page as Vanessa Wetherhold and Thomas Haden Church as Chuck Wetherhold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Smart People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smart People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smart People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smart People (2008)?
- In US, Smart People is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smart People worth watching?
- Smart People holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smart People?
- Smart People stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elliot Page, Thomas Haden Church and Ashton Holmes.
- When was Smart People released?
- Smart People was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.