Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

Get ready for an unexpected hit.

Directed by Danny DeVito

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Film4 Productions

2002109 min5.9 / 10

A darkly comedic revenge thriller that mines absurdity from the collision of children's entertainment innocence and adult corruption, powered by manic energy and surreal violence.

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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  • Is Death to Smoochy sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Death to Smoochy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Death to Smoochy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Death to Smoochy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Death to Smoochy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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