Summaries

A kids' show host, Rainbow Randolph, is fired in disgrace while his replacement, Sheldon Mopes, A.K.A. Smoochy the Rhino, finds himself a rising star. Unfortunately for Sheldon, the business of kids' television isn't all child's play.

Fired in disgrace, kids show host Randolph Smiley finds himself out on the street, while his replacement Sheldon Mopes, finds himself on the fast track to success with a new hit show as the proud purple rhino Smoochy. But things take a turn for the worst when Sheldon finds out that some of the people that he works with, and some he doesn't know he's working for, are all in it for the money. Meanwhile, Randolph is slowly turning insane with his only thoughts focusing on killing Smoochy and getting back to his life of luxury.—MonkeyKingMA

In the cutthroat world of children's television, Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a jaded network executive Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.—Sujit R. Varma

Details

Keywords
  • intimidation
  • dark comedy
  • children's television show host
  • goodness
  • riches to rags
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Nov 19, 2002
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States Canada Germany United Kingdom
Official sites Warner Bros.
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Warner Bros. Senator Film Produktion FilmFour

Box office

Budget $50000000
Gross US & Canada $8364691
Opening weekend US & Canada $4266463
Gross worldwide $8382938

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 49m
Color Color
Sound mix DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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