Death to Smoochy
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.
Critics Sentiment
Tommy slaughters Green and his minions in revenge for Spinner
Randolph manipulates Sheldon into performing at a Neo Nazi rally
The film rises dramatically from its lowest point during the Nazi rally manipulation (4.8) to the mob's brutal retaliation sequence (8.2), a swing of 3.4 points.
Death to Smoochy divides audiences with its dark satirical take on children's television, starting strong with an intriguing premise and Williams' corrupt character before hitting some uneven middle segments. The film recovers significantly in its final act with the Irish mob's violent sequences and Randolph's redemption arc, which many reviewers found surprisingly satisfying despite the abrupt character transformation.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 78
Robin Williams
Rainbow Randolph
Edward Norton
Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy
Catherine Keener
Nora Wells
Danny DeVito
Burke Bennett
Jon Stewart
Marion Frank Stokes
Pam Ferris
Tommy Cotter
Danny Woodburn
Angelo Pike
Michael Rispoli
Spinner Dunn
Harvey Fierstein
Merv Green
Vincent Schiavelli
Buggy Ding Dong
Craig Eldridge
Husband
Judy White
Wife
Tim MacMenamin
Danny
Bruce McFee
Roy
Glen Cross
Jimmy
Bill Lake
Bartender
Nick Taylor
Henry the Thug
Richard Cocchiaro
Mitch the Thug
Tracey Walter
Ben Franks
Louis Giambalvo
Sonny Gordon
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
