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Smiley Face (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Smiley Face is a 2007 adventure comedy directed by Gregg Araki, starring Anna Faris, Adam Brody and John Krasinski. It earned $179,381 worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
worldwide gross
$179.4K
Metascore
71
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Smiley Face (2007) movie poster
Released
Director
Gregg Araki
Genres
Adventure , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Smiley Face About?

The premise of Smiley Face without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Actress Jane F. finds herself caught in a bizarre and surreal sequence of events after eating unusual cupcakes. The treats unleash chaos, plunging her into a wild quest involving a debt to repay, a crucial audition to attend, and stolen cupcakes to recover. Along the way, she encounters unexpected characters and situations, including a surprising connection to the Communist Manifesto, as she navigates this increasingly strange odyssey.

Smiley Face Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • stoner comedy
  • female stoner
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • female rear nudity
  • pot
  • roommate
  • cake
  • shower
  • masturbation
  • kitchen
  • animated sequence
  • weed
+38 more
  • sexual humor
  • sexual fantasy
  • sexual desire
  • sexual attraction
  • reefer
  • medicinal marijuana
  • medical marijuana
  • marijuana
  • liberalism
  • illegal drug
  • hallucinogenic drug
  • grass
  • ganja
  • drug
  • drug reference
  • drug pusher
  • drug humor
  • drug dealing
  • conservative
  • conservatism
  • cannabis
  • cannabis use
  • wallet
  • waiting room
  • venice california
  • talking dog
  • stoner
  • split screen
  • slaughterhouse
  • skull
  • refrigerator
  • meat grinder
  • manifesto
  • hippie
  • flash forward
  • ferris wheel
  • ebay
  • drug trip
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Cast & crew

Smiley Face Cast

Anna Faris leads the cast, with Adam Brody and John Krasinski. Directed by Gregg Araki.

From the director

More from Gregg Araki

More films directed by Gregg Araki, best-rated first: Mysterious Skin, I Want Your Sex, The Living End and Totally F***ed Up.

Full filmography
Ratings

Smiley Face Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Smiley Face 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Plot

Smiley Face Plot Summary

What happens in Smiley Face from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Smiley Face tells the story of Jane, a laid-back pot enthusiast who dreams of making it as an actress. Her typical day is filled with waking and baking, snacking on chips, and enjoying long naps in the comfort of her cozy bed. The film begins with her quirky self-dialogue atop a Ferris wheel.

As the narrative unfolds, we rewind to 9 am that same morning when Jane is happily indulging in her favorite pastime—smoking weed and surfing the web. A trip to the fridge unveils a delicious batch of cupcakes, lovingly prepared by her roommate for an upcoming SciFi party. Unable to resist the tempting treats, she devours every last one, only to discover they were also infused with cannabis, leaving her incredibly high.

Full summary

The whole story of Smiley Face, scene by scene

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Box office

Smiley Face Box Office

Smiley Face grossed $179,381 worldwide. $9,397 came from the US and Canada and $169,984 (95%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$179.4K

US & Canada
$9.4K
International
$170K
US & Canada 5% Rest of the world 95%
Videos

Smiley Face Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Smiley Face.

Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Smiley Face?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Jane's favorite vice that she indulges in daily?

Cars

Cars in Smiley Face

23 cars on screen, including the 1997 Saturn SC1 and the 1984 Toyota Truck.

All 23 cars
  • 1997 Saturn SC1 in Smiley Face 1997 Saturn SC1 Important role
  • 1984 Toyota Truck in Smiley Face 1984 Toyota Truck Important role
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in Smiley Face 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2000 Ford Crown Victoria in Smiley Face 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Smiley Face Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Besütizve” and “Smiley Face - Was für ein Trip...!”.

Also known as
  • Besütizve
  • Smiley Face - Was für ein Trip...!
  • Marijuana... agapi mou
  • Smiley Face - Louca de Dar Nó
  • Fumada y Peligrosa
  • Smiley Face: Una película llena de sonrisas
  • Усмивчица
  • 笑脸
  • Smiley Face - Suu messingillä
  • Μαριχουάνα... αγάπη μου
  • Ciastko z niespodzianką
  • Marijuana Meu Amor
+8 more
  • Хохотушка
  • Реготуха
  • סמיילי פייס
  • Smiley Face: Louca de Dar Nó
  • Duman Altı
  • 스마일리 페이스
  • Chechták
  • Fața zâmbitoare

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FAQ

Smiley Face FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Smiley Face, each answered in a sentence.

When was Smiley Face released?

Smiley Face was released on November 16, 2007.

Who directed Smiley Face?

Smiley Face was directed by Gregg Araki.

More films by Gregg Araki

Who is in the cast of Smiley Face?

Smiley Face stars Anna Faris, Adam Brody and John Krasinski.

How much did Smiley Face make at the box office?

Smiley Face grossed $179,381 worldwide ($9,397 domestic, $169,984 international).

How is Smiley Face rated?

Smiley Face has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Smiley Face have a post-credit scene?

No. Smiley Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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