---
title: "Smart People"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smart-people-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12890
imdb_id: "tt0858479"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 296
content_rating: "R"
---

# Smart People (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/smart-people-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Smart People is a 2008 film categorized as a comedy, drama, and romance. The story follows Professor Lawrence Wetherhold, an imperiously brilliant and self-possessed intellectual giant who finds himself flummoxed by the challenges of love and family.

The film features Dennis Quaid as Lawrence Wetherhold and Sarah Jessica Parker as Janet Hartigan. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes and was released in the United States on April 11, 2008.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An imperiously brilliant professor struggles to solve the complex conundrums of love and family."

### Why Watch
- Explores the complexities of love and family through an intellectual lens
- Features a cast including Dennis Quaid and Sarah Jessica Parker
- Combines elements of comedy, drama, and romance

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is rated R
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated comedy, drama, and romance has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #comedy, #drama, #romance, #intellectual-struggles, #family-dynamics

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Noam Murro
- **Networks / Studios**: GEM Global Entertainment Magyar, Miramax, Sherazade Film Development

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Smart People?
The provided sources do not specify which streaming services currently host the film.

### Q: Is Smart People worth watching?
The film features a cast including Dennis Quaid and Sarah Jessica Parker and explores themes of love and family.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What is the age rating for this film?
The film is rated R.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Smart People — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12890)
- [Smart People (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0858479/fullcredits/)
- [Smart People - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_People)
- [Smart People (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12890-smart-people/cast)
- [Smart People (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/smart-people/credits)
- [Smart People Cast: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker & More](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/smart-people/27431/credits/)

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