A Certain Smile (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1958, A Certain Smile is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 104 minutes. “A girl looks at a boy with a certain smile and something happens...a girl looks at a man with a certain smile and something else happens” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pretty Parisian law student falls in love with her boyfriend's uncle.
Who’s in it. A Certain Smile stars Christine Carère as Dominique Vallon, Rossano Brazzi as Luc Ferrand, Joan Fontaine as Françoise Ferrand and Bradford Dillman as Bertrand Griot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Certain Smile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Certain Smile page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Certain Smile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Certain Smile (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Certain Smile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Certain Smile worth watching?
- A Certain Smile holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Certain Smile?
- A Certain Smile stars Christine Carère, Rossano Brazzi, Joan Fontaine, Bradford Dillman and Eduard Franz.
- When was A Certain Smile released?
- A Certain Smile was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.