Smart People(2008)
Sometimes the smartest people have the most to learn
Smart People Synopsis
Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an intellectual giant -- but when it comes to solving the conundrums of love and family, he's as downright flummoxed as the next guy.
Smart People (2008) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Noam Murro, released on April 11, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church and Elliot Page. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 294 ratings.
- Director:
- Noam Murro
- Writers:
- Mark Poirier
- Producers:
- Michael Costigan, Bridget Johnson, Michael London
- Cinematographer:
- Toby Irwin
- Composer:
- Nuno Bettencourt
- Production:
- GEM Global Entertainment Magyar, Miramax, Sherazade Film Development, Groundswell Productions, QED International, Corduroy Films, Visitor Pictures, Chesterfield Writer's Film Project
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,569,964
- Status:
- Released
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Smart People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Quaid
as Lawrence Wetherhold
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Janet Hartigan
Thomas Haden Church
as Chuck Wetherhold
Elliot Page
as Vanessa Wetherhold
Ashton Holmes
as James Wetherhold
Christine Lahti
as Nancy
Camille Mana
as Missy
David Denman
as William
Don Wadsworth
as Hadley
Robert Haley
as Roth
Patrick Sebes
as Curtis
Kevin James Doyle
as Rodney
Key crew
Directed by Noam Murro, written by Mark Poirier, produced by Michael Costigan, Bridget Johnson and Michael London.
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Smart People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 294 ratings.
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Smart People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smart People online?
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Smart People (2008) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Smart People?
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The main cast of Smart People (2008) includes Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Elliot Page and Ashton Holmes. The film was directed by Noam Murro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smart People released?
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Smart People was released on April 11, 2008 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Smart People worth watching?
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Smart People (2008) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 294 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Smart People?
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