La Smala (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1984, La Smala is a comedy film directed by Jean-Loup Hubert, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When the mother of a "tribe" of five children leaves for good, their inept father is not sure how to keep the family clothed and fed, and without the help of his neighbor Simone, he would be nowhere. She is attracted to him but eventually gives up on the relationship. Meanwhile, the father grabs his brood and they take off for Paris in search of the wife. But Simone accidentally ends up on the same train...
Who’s in it. La Smala stars Josiane Balasko as Simone, Victor Lanoux as Robert, Dominique Lavanant as Pierrot-Rita and Maurice Risch as Gégène, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, La Smala has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Smala page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Smala tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Smala (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Smala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Smala worth watching?
- La Smala holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Smala?
- La Smala stars Josiane Balasko, Victor Lanoux, Dominique Lavanant, Maurice Risch and Cerise Leclerc.
- When was La Smala released?
- La Smala was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.