The Smile
2022, English. Directed by Erik van Schaaik.
When a world-famous movie star is accused of eating his female co-stars, his career goes down the drain. That wipes the smile off his face.
The Smile is a story about beauty and horror, the definitive biopic documentary about the life and the downfall of Knud Dendermonde, the world-famous damsel-devouring horror-movie actor we all know as The Smile. In this documentary, we trace every step of Knud's turbulent life. There will be interviews with many of his colleagues, movie trailers and clips and unique behind the scenes footage. Finally, we get to hear the shocking truth, what REALLY happened!
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 17 February 2022
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Written by
- Erik van Schaaik
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The Smile runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is The Smile on?
The Smile isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Smile?
If you liked The Smile, try Our Wife, Oliver the Eighth, The Fixer Uppers.
Who directed The Smile?
The Smile (2022) was directed by Erik van Schaaik and stars Tim Gunther, Claire King, Erik van Schaaik.