Get Smart: A Man Called Smart
Get Smart: A Man Called Smart

Get Smart: A Man Called Smart

1967Movie75 minEnglish

KAOS steals a secret formula that turns water into vapor and threatens the USA to dry up its entire water supply.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: George MarshallGenres: Comedy, Spy

Plot Summary

Maxwell Smart, agent 86 for CONTROL, is tasked with a mission to stop KAOS from developing a mind-control device. Along the way, he must also deal with his ineptitude and his partner Agent 99's exasperation. The film is a feature-length adaptation of the popular television series.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding it to be a pale imitation of the beloved television series. Audiences familiar with the show generally found it to be a fun, albeit derivative, continuation of the characters and their hijinks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans of the TV show might find some enjoyment in the characters' familiar antics.
  • The humor often falls flat and lacks the clever wit of the original series.
  • Considered a less successful attempt to translate the show's charm to the big screen.

Google audience: Audience reviews are largely absent for this film, likely due to its limited theatrical release and subsequent obscurity compared to the highly popular television show.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film 'A Man Called Smart' was originally intended to be the pilot for a new Get Smart TV series, which ultimately did not materialize.

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