Death to Smoochy

"Get ready for an unexpected hit."

Mar 29 2002 R 1h 49m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

Fired in disgrace, kids show host Randolph Smiley finds himself out on the street, while his replacement Sheldon Mopes, finds himself on the fast track to success with a new hit show as the proud purple rhino Smoochy. But things take a turn for the worst when Sheldon finds out that some of the people that he works with, and some he doesn't know he's working for, are all in it for the money. Meanwhile, Randolph is slowly turning insane with his only thoughts focusing on killing Smoochy and getting back to his life of luxury.

Written by

Adam Resnick

Directed by

Danny DeVito

Cast

Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Senator Film, Film4 Productions, Mad Chance

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Trailers
Death to Smoochy Trailer
Death to Smoochy (Theatrical Trailer)
Featurettes
JD Lifshitz on DEATH TO SMOOCHY
Scores
# of Votes
43,524
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
38
Popularity
NA