Smart Alec (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1951, Smart Alec is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by John Guillermin, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.
Who’s in it. Smart Alec stars Peter Reynolds as Alec Albion, Mercy Haystead as Judith Albion, Kynaston Reeves as Sir Randolph Towle and Edward Lexy as Inspector Ashley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Smart Alec sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smart Alec page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smart Alec tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smart Alec (1951)?
- In US, Smart Alec is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smart Alec worth watching?
- Smart Alec holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smart Alec?
- Smart Alec stars Peter Reynolds, Mercy Haystead, Kynaston Reeves, Edward Lexy and Leslie Dwyer.
- When was Smart Alec released?
- Smart Alec was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.