A Smile Like Yours (1997)

A romantic comedy about a married couple whose bond is tested by conflicting desires over starting a family.

A Smile Like Yours - Movie Information

  • Original Title: A Smile Like Yours
  • Release Year: 1997
  • Directed by: Keith Samples
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 1h 38m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): August 27, 1997 (United States - R), July 22, 1998 (France)
  • Alternative Titles: Una sonrisa como la tuya (ES)
  • Production Companies: Rysher Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
  • Production Countries: United States of America

A Smile Like Yours - Plot

Danny and Jennifer are happily married, except for one major issue – he’s doubtful about having children, and she desperately wants to have a baby. Soon both Danny and Jennifer are tempted to stray from their marriage as their baby conception woes mount.

A Smile Like Yours - Trailer

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The shortest distance between two people is a certain smile.

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A Smile Like Yours - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Keith Samples

Main Cast

  • Greg Kinnear
  • Lauren Holly
  • Joan Cusack
  • Jay Thomas
  • Jill Hennessy
  • Christopher McDonald
  • Donald Moffat
  • France Nuyen
  • Marianne Muellerleile
  • Sheridan Samples

Writers

  • Keith Samples
  • Kevin Meyer

Producers

  • Tony Amatullo
  • David Paul Kirkpatrick

A Smile Like Yours - FAQs

Where can you stream A Smile Like Yours?

A Smile Like Yours is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It can also be streamed for free through Hoopla, which is accessible via many public library memberships at no additional cost.

Who are the main actors in A Smile Like Yours?

The film stars Greg Kinnear as Danny Robertson and Lauren Holly as his wife Jennifer. The supporting cast includes Joan Cusack, Jay Thomas, Jill Hennessy, Christopher McDonald, Donald Moffat, and France Nuyen, rounding out a strong ensemble of comedic and dramatic talent.

What is A Smile Like Yours about?

The film follows Danny and Jennifer Robertson, a married couple whose otherwise happy relationship is tested when Jennifer desperately wants a child and Danny is reluctant. As fertility struggles mount, both partners find themselves tempted by outside attractions, putting their marriage at risk.

Did A Smile Like Yours perform well at the box office?

No, the film was a significant commercial disappointment. Produced on a budget of approximately $18 million, it earned only around $3.3 million at the box office, making it one of the more notable box office underperformers of the 1997 summer season.

What is the age rating for A Smile Like Yours?

A Smile Like Yours is rated R by the MPA. The rating reflects mature content including adult themes related to marriage, sexuality, and fertility, making it more suitable for adult audiences rather than younger viewers.

Who directed A Smile Like Yours?

A Smile Like Yours was directed by Keith Samples, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kevin Meyer. Samples served as both a creative and narrative force behind the film, which was produced by Rysher Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

How long is A Smile Like Yours?

A Smile Like Yours has a runtime of 98 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes. The film’s relatively compact length keeps the romantic comedy moving at a brisk pace through its mix of marital tension and lighthearted humor.

When was A Smile Like Yours released in theaters?

A Smile Like Yours was released theatrically in the United States on August 27, 1997. It later received a release in France on July 22, 1998, where it was also known under the Spanish alternative title Una sonrisa como la tuya in international markets.

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