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IMDb rating 6.3
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Critic rating 8

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Critic William Thomas
rated 8

...with this scathing black comedy [Robin Williams] rediscovered the knack, as a homicidal former kids' presenter who plots to kill his rhino-suited replacement...

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Cast & Crew

Danny DeVito
As Burke Bennett
Danny DeVito
Director
Robin Williams
As Rainbow Randolph
Tracey Walter
As Ben Franks
Vincent Schiavelli
As Buggy Ding Dong
Catherine Keener
As Nora Wells
Jon Stewart
As Marion Frank Stokes

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Death to Smoochy is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of Rainbow Randolph, a former children's TV show host who is replaced by a new and upcoming star, Smoochy. Randolph becomes obsessed with getting revenge against Smoochy and reclaiming his status as America's sweetheart. The film features an all-star cast, including Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, and Catherine Keener, and explores themes of corruption, greed, and the dark side of television.

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Death to Smoochy was released in theaters on March 29, 2002.