I Smile Back
2015 · Movie · R · 85 min
★ 6.3(126)unSUB Rating
A suburban mother with a picture-perfect family life is quietly unraveling under the weight of depression, addiction, and reckless choices. As the damage spreads through her home, she is pushed to confront the pain driving her behavior and the risk of losing what matters most.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-10-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating (input)
- 6.1/10 (126 votes)
About
You may connect with this if you want a raw, intimate drama about mental illness and family strain, especially if Helen or A Mouthful of Air worked for you; Not for you if you want something uplifting or easy to watch.
Pros: strong lead performance; honest emotional struggle; compelling family drama | Cons: bleak tone; uneven depth; not very engaging
Themes
- based on novel or book
- addiction
- mental illness
- wealthy family
Cast & crew
Sarah Silverman
as Laney Brooks
Josh Charles
as Bruce Brooks
Thomas Sadoski
as Donny
Skylar Gaertner
as Eli Brooks
Chris Sarandon
as Roger
Terry Kinney
as Dr. Page
- MB
Mia Barron
as Susan
Shayne Coleman
as Janey Brooks
Kristin Griffith
as Nurse Pauline
Nick Taylor
as Guard
Directed by Adam Salky