The Smurfs Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Say hello to our little friend!

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Last modified: Apr. 27, 2023

The Smurfs

Release Date: Friday, July 29, 2011 Theaters

Director: Raja Gosnell

Starring: Jonathan Winters • Neil Patrick Harris • George Lopez • Alan Cumming • Katy Perry

PG Adventure 1 hr, 49 m

4.02 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours – in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, and Hank Azaria star on camera opposite an all-star voice cast. Anton Yelchin will play Clumsy Smurf; comedy legend Jonathan Winters, who voiced roles in the "Smurfs" television series, will voice Papa Smurf; Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Katy Perry will play Smurfette; Alan Cumming will play Gutsy Smurf; "SNL's" Fred Armisen will voice Brainy Smurf; and George Lopez will play Grouchy Smurf.

In the live-action roles, Azaria will play the Smurfs' nemesis, the evil wizard Gargamel. Harris and Mays star as an expectant couple whose lives are turned upside down when the Smurfs cross over from their magical village to New York City. Vergara plays Odile, Harris's boss, a cosmetics executive.

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy 3D Animated Live-Action/CGI Kids

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Who stars in The Smurfs – Cast List

J
Jonathan Winters
... Papa Smurf (voice)

National Lampoon's Cattle Call, The Smurfs 2
Neil Patrick Harris
... Johan

Gone Girl, Rio
G
George Lopez
... Grouchy Smurf (voice)

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Rio
A
Alan Cumming
... Gutsy Smurf (voice)

Avengers: Doomsday, X2: X-Men United
Katy Perry
... Smurfette (voice)

The Smurfs 2, Katy Perry: Part of Me
Hank Azaria
... Gargamel

Pretty Woman, Happy Feet Two
J
Jayma Mays
... Grace

American Made, Epic Movie
Sofia Vergara
... Odile

New Year's Eve, Despicable Me 4
F
Fred Armisen
... Brainy Smurf (voice)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, New Years Rev
Anton Yelchin
... Clumsy Smurf (voice)

Terminator Salvation, Green Room
Paul Reubens
... Jokey Smurf (voice)

Pee-Wee's Big Holiday, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D
Q
Quentin Tarantino
Jay Sebring....Cutting To The Truth, Kill Bill: Volume 1

Who is making The Smurfs – Crew List

A look at The Smurfs behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Raja Gosnell last helmed Show Dogs and The Smurfs 2. The film's writer David Stem last penned Disenchanted and Shrek the Third.

Director: Raja Gosnell
Screenwriters: David Stem
David Weiss
Audrey Wells
Producer: Jordan Kerner

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Columbia Pictures
Kerner Entertainment
Sony Pictures Animation

Production – What we know about the The Smurfs

Key Facts

Based on the comicbooks and cartoon series, created by Pierre Culliford. NBC launched "The Smurfs" in 1981, spawning 256 episodes and multiple Emmy awards.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2011

Completed

Changed The Smurfs movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some mild rude humor and action
Runtime: 1 hr, 49 m
Tagline: Say hello to our little friend!
Also known as: The Smurfs Movie
Language: English

The Smurfs Trailers and Clips

The Smurfs

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The Smurfs Release Date: When was the film released?

The Smurfs was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 29 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,395 theaters. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Crazy, Stupid, Love, Cowboys and Aliens and All She Can.