The Smell of Success
2011, English. Directed by Michael Polish.
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When a tragic accident ends the life of Mr. Rose, the genius behind Rose's Manure Company, the livelihood of its loyal fleet of salesmen threatens to go, as they say, into the toilet. Enter estranged daughter Rosemary, a high-class- cosmetics salesgirl, who steps in to take control. She is not sure she has a nose for the family business, but she is determined to make foul into profit. Little does she know that a ruthless, slick-talking fertilizer rep is plotting a takeover. Whether she likes it or not, she must trust her top salesman, Patrick Fitzpatrick, to devise a plan to regain Rose's rightful position on top of the heap.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Smell of Success is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PolishDirector
- Billy Bob ThorntonPatrick
- Téa LeoniRosemary Rose
- Mark PolishThaddeus Young
- Ed HelmsChet Pigford
- Kyle MacLachlanJimmy St. James
- Pruitt Taylor VinceCleveland Clod
- Frances ConroyAgnes May
- Jon GriesEarly Dunchamp
- Richard EdsonNelly the Nose
- D.W. MoffettAgent Chestnut
- Patrick BauchauMr. Rose
- Brent BriscoeShotgun Farmer
Details
- Released
- 19 August 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Polish, Mark Polish
- Budget
- $9.6M
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The Smell of Success runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Smell of Success is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Smell of Success is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Smell of Success?
If you liked The Smell of Success, try Held Up, The Distinguished Gentleman, Class Rank.
Who directed The Smell of Success?
The Smell of Success (2011) was directed by Michael Polish and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Téa Leoni, Mark Polish.