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Smart People (2008) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 297 TMDB members. 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
1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released
April 11, 2008
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 from 297 votes
Director
Noam Murro
Starring
Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Elliot Page
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription).

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How long is Smart People?
Smart People is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Smart People rated?
Smart People is rated R in the US.
Is Smart People a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Smart People?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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