Smart People
2008, English. Directed by Noam Murro.
Sometimes the smartest people have the most to learn
Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an intellectual giant -- but when it comes to solving the conundrums of love and family, he's as downright flummoxed as the next guy.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Smart People is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Cast & crew
- Noam MurroDirector
- Dennis QuaidLawrence Wetherhold
- Sarah Jessica ParkerJanet Hartigan
- Thomas Haden ChurchChuck Wetherhold
- Elliot PageVanessa Wetherhold
- Ashton HolmesJames Wetherhold
- Christine LahtiNancy
- Camille ManaMissy
- David DenmanWilliam
- Don WadsworthHadley
- Robert HaleyRoth
- Patrick SebesCurtis
- Kevin James DoyleRodney
Details
- Released
- 11 April 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Poirier
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $11M
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Smart People: quick answers
Is Smart People worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 297 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Smart People?
Smart People runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Smart People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Smart People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Smart People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Smart People is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Smart People on?
Smart People is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smart People?
If you liked Smart People, try He Said, She Said, The Mirror Has Two Faces, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Who directed Smart People?
Smart People (2008) was directed by Noam Murro and stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church.