Smile Before Death (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1972, Smile Before Death is a crime, horror and mystery film directed by Silvio Amadio, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. After the death of her mother under strange circumstances, a teenage girl quickly begins to suspect that her recently widowed stepfather may be involved.

Who’s in it. Smile Before Death stars Jenny Tamburi as Nancy Thompson, Silvano Tranquilli as Marco, Rosalba Neri as Gianna and Hiram Keller as Dorothy's Lover, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Smile Before Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Smile Before Death page.

If you liked it. Fans of Smile Before Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Smile Before Death (1972)?
In US, Smile Before Death 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 Smile Before Death worth watching?
Smile Before Death holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Smile Before Death?
Smile Before Death stars Jenny Tamburi, Silvano Tranquilli, Rosalba Neri, Hiram Keller and Dana Ghia.
When was Smile Before Death released?
Smile Before Death was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.