Smart People(2008)
“Sometimes the smartest people have the most to learn”
Overview
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.
Director
Noam Murro
Studio
GEM Global Entertainment Magyar
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Lawrence Wetherhold
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Janet Hartigan
Thomas Haden Church
as Chuck Wetherhold
Elliot Page
as Vanessa Wetherhold
Ashton Holmes
as James Wetherhold
Christine Lahti
as Nancy
Camille Mana
as Missy
David Denman
as William
Don Wadsworth
as Hadley
Robert Haley
as Roth
Patrick Sebes
as Curtis
Kevin James Doyle
as Rodney
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
GEM Global Entertainment Magyar • Miramax • Sherazade Film Development
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smart People?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Smart People (2008).
What is Smart People about?▼
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.
Who directed Smart People?▼
Smart People was directed by Noam Murro and released in 2008. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Smart People?▼
Smart People has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Smart People?▼
The cast of Smart People includes Dennis Quaid as Lawrence Wetherhold, Sarah Jessica Parker as Janet Hartigan, Thomas Haden Church as Chuck Wetherhold, Elliot Page as Vanessa Wetherhold, Ashton Holmes as James Wetherhold and more.
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