Death to Smoochy
“Get ready for an unexpected hit.”
Synopsis
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
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Death to Smoochy (2002) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-11
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Rainbow Randolph
Edward Norton
Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy
Catherine Keener
Nora Wells
Danny DeVito
Burke Bennett
Jon Stewart
Marion Frank Stokes
Pam Ferris
Tommy Cotter
Danny Woodburn
Angelo Pike
Michael Rispoli
Spinner Dunn
Harvey Fierstein
Merv Green
Vincent Schiavelli
Buggy Ding Dong
Craig Eldridge
Husband
Judy White
Wife
Tim MacMenamin
Danny
Bruce McFee
Roy
Glen Cross
Jimmy
Bill Lake
Bartender
Nick Taylor
Henry the Thug
Richard Cocchiaro
Mitch the Thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
Comedy Arts Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 8, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$46.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Resnick
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Death to Smoochy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Film4 Productions, Mad Chance, Senator International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny DeVito
Adam Resnick
David Newman
Anastas N. Michos
Jon Poll
Andrew Lazar, Peter Macgregor-Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Jane Ruhm
Costume Design
Jeffrey Lee Gibson
Stunt Coordinator
Jamie Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Jeffrey A. Okun
Visual Effects Supervisor
William Mesa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny DeVito
Director
Adam Resnick
Screenplay
Andrew Lazar
Producer
Peter Macgregor-Scott
Producer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Anastas N. Michos
Director of Photography
Jon Poll
Editor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death to Smoochy
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What is Death to Smoochy about?
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Who directed Death to Smoochy?
Death to Smoochy was directed by Danny DeVito.
Who stars in Death to Smoochy?
The principal cast of Death to Smoochy includes Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart.
When was Death to Smoochy released and how long is it?
Death to Smoochy was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Death to Smoochy?
Death to Smoochy had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $8.4M at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Death to Smoochy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death to Smoochy was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death to Smoochy?
Death to Smoochy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).