I Smile Back
“Love desperately, live recklessly.”
Synopsis
Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with the kids in the driveway, a pristine house, and a shiny SUV for carting the children to their next activity. However, just beneath the façade lie depression and disillusionment that send her careening into a secret world of reckless compulsion. Only very real danger will force her to face the painful root of her destructiveness and its crumbling effect on those she loves.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-11
Top Cast
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Sarah Silverman
Laney Brooks
Josh Charles
Bruce Brooks
Thomas Sadoski
Donny
Skylar Gaertner
Eli Brooks
Chris Sarandon
Roger
Terry Kinney
Dr. Page
Mia Barron
Susan
Shayne Coleman
Janey Brooks
Kristin Griffith
Nurse Pauline
Nick Taylor
Guard
Sean Reda
Henry
Cynthia Darlow
Mrs. Kosinski
Clark Jackson
Mr. Odesky
Brian Koppelman
David Blackman
Emma Ishta
Katrina
Oona Laurence
Daisy
Mike Sharits
Bartender
Mia Katigbak
Mrs. Mattingly
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 23, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$495K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$432K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Salky
- Screenplay & Story
- Paige Dylan, Amy Koppelman
- Original Score
- Zack Ryan
- Original Title
- I Smile Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $495K
- Worldwide Gross
- $63K
- Production Studios
- Koppelman-Levien, Egoli Tossell Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Salky
Paige Dylan, Amy Koppelman
Zack Ryan
Eric Lin
Tamara Meem
Richard Arlook, David Levien, Mike Harrop, Brian Koppelman
Department Leadership Roster
Paige Dylan
Writer
Adam Salky
Director
Amy Koppelman
Writer
Brandon Tonner-Connolly
Production Design
Eric Lin
Director of Photography
Richard Arlook
Producer
Tamara Meem
Editor
David Levien
Producer
Cathryn Hunt
Costume Design
Mike Harrop
Producer
Brian Koppelman
Producer
Zack Ryan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Smile Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Smile Back about?
Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with the kids in the driveway, a pristine house, and a shiny SUV for carting the children to their next activity. However, just beneath the façade lie depression and disillusionment that send her careening into a secret world of reckless compulsion. Only very real danger will force her to face the painful root of her destructiveness and its crumbling effect on those she loves.
Who directed I Smile Back?
I Smile Back was directed by Adam Salky.
Who stars in I Smile Back?
The principal cast of I Smile Back includes Sarah Silverman, Josh Charles, Thomas Sadoski, Skylar Gaertner, Chris Sarandon.
When was I Smile Back released and how long is it?
I Smile Back was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Smile Back?
I Smile Back had a reported production budget of $495K and grossed $63K at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for I Smile Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Smile Back was composed by Zack Ryan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Smile Back?
I Smile Back holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).