Smiley

A gentle, nostalgic ramble through a child's adventures in the outback, warm and lightly comic with a soft edge of peril.

Directed by

Anthony Kimmins

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson

Tagline

A Smile For Every Freckle On His Face!

Overview

Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, melancholic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, family, friendship, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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