---
title: "Smother"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smother-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16699
imdb_id: "tt0867591"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 59
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Smother (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Smother.
Year: 2008.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Rating: PG-13.
Release Date (US): 09/26/2008.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Director/Co-writer: Vince Di Meglio.
Cast: Diane Keaton (mother), Dax Shepard (adult son).
Plot: An everyday guy is fired from his job. He faces pressure from his wife to have a baby and from his mom, who has decided to move in with the young couple. The mother is over-attached to her adult son.
Other: Aired on Lifetime in 2009.
Draft 1: Smother is a 2008 film categorized under the comedy, drama, and romance genres. Directed and co-

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vince Di Meglio
- **Networks / Studios**: Carsey-Werner Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diane Keaton** as *Marilyn Cooper*
- **Dax Shepard** as *Noah Cooper*
- **Liv Tyler** as *Clare Cooper*
- **Ken Howard** as *Gene Cooper*
- **Jerry Lambert** as *Donnie Booker*
- **Selma Stern** as *Helen Cooper*
- **Mike White** as *Myron Stubbs*
- **Steven Christopher Parker** as *Dana*
- **Henriette Ivanans** as *Therapy Receptionist*
- **Frank Crim** as *Bob*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Smother online?
Smother is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Smother worth watching?
Smother holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 59 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Smother and when was it released?
Smother is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Smother?
Smother was directed by Vince Di Meglio.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Smother — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16699)
- [Smother (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smother_(film))
- [Smother (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0867591/fullcredits/)
- [Smother (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16699-smother/cast)
- [Smother (2008) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/smother/27570/credits/)

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