Smile 2022 is a psychological horror film directed and written by American screenwriter Parker Finn.
Finn is making his feature directorial debut with this movie that is itself an adaptation of his 2020 short film Laura hasn’t slept.
The movie stars Sosie Bacon in the lead role of Dr. Rose Cotter, an ordinary therapist who is witnessing a bizarre suicide of her patient that forces her to believe in supernatural things.
Is Smile (2022 movie) on Netflix?
Nope, the film is not streaming in the giant content library of Netflix right now and is not expected to release anytime in the near future because the distribution rights are reserved for Paramount.
You can watch other supernatural horror films on Netflix like Under the Shadow, The Ritual, Before I Wake, Insidious Chapter 2, Unfriended, It Follows, The Green Inferno, Creep, Safe House, Resident Evil Apocalypse, In a Violent Nature, Ouija: Origin of Evil, etc.
Is Smile movie on Amazon Prime Video?
Unfortunately, the mystery thriller film is neither covered in the Prime Video subscription nor it is available to rent/purchase digitally from the on demand section.
Since the movie isn’t included in the regular subscription plan of the streaming network, you cannot stream the movie on Amazon even if you are having a valid subscription.
But you can watch several other psychological horror films on Prime Video as The Twin, Wonderful World kdrama, Orphan First Kill, Vivarium, Barney documentary, Hereditary, The Rental, Bank Heist movie Taraji, Escape Room, Possum, The Lie, Relic, Saint Maud, etc.
Is Smile on Paramount Plus?
Yes, the 2022 thriller film is available on paramount plus, and you can watch full movie for free without any additional cost, if you are already a Paramount+ subscriber.
How much does Paramount+ subscription costs?
Paramount plus Essential Plan: This subscription costs around $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year, and also provides a 30-day free trial if you are subscribing their service for the first time. It includes a library of movies and shows with commercials, but it doesn’t include access to your local CBS station or Showtime content.
Paramount+ with Showtime: This plan costs $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. It gives you everything in the Essential plan, but without commercials (except for live TV and a few shows). Plus, you get access to Showtime programming and your local live CBS station.
You can watch countless TV shows and movies which are under the distribution of Paramount such as Dating Naked, Siesta Key, Dexter New Blood, Evil, Freakish, Woodbridge, Joe Picket, Floribama Shore, stream The Chosen Season 4, American Shore, etc.
Where to watch Smile 2022 movie?
The 2022 thriller movie was theatrically released on September 30, 2024 inside the US cinemas, and is currently streaming on Paramount+ inside the United States, Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Initially, the movie was planned to release online through Paramount+ but after its strong positive test screenings, Paramount CEO Brian Robbins decided to launch the film theatrically, before an online release.
Is there a way to stream Smile 2022 without Paramount plus?
Yes, the film is also available to rent or buy on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Smile 2022 Cast
The cast of Smile movie is as follows:
- Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter
- Kyle Gallner as Joel
- Nick Arapoglou as Greg
- Caitlin Stasey as Laura Weaver
- Dora Kiss as Mom
- Jack Sochet as Carl Renken
- Kal Penn as Dr. Morgan Desai
- Sara Kapner as Stephanie
- Robin Weigert as Dr. Madeline Northcott
- Judy Reyes as Victoria Munoz
- Rob Morgan as Robert Talley
- Gillian Zinser as Holly
- Kevin Keppy as Nightmare Mom
- Jessie T. Usher as Trevor
What is the plot?
The supernatural thriller film is about a female psychiatrist, Rose Cotter who starts to experience spine chilling occurrences after witnessing a bizarre and horrible suicide of a patient. Now, she has to confront her troubling and frightening memories if she really wants to survive.
Review
This is Parker Finn’s first feature film and the director nailed it. Even the simple scenes look perfect when you have a good director and the same goes with the Smile movie.
Its not for faint heart, as The Guardian has reviewed, but you will have a blast if you love watching chilling horror movies & scary stuff.
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