Being John Smith

Being John Smith is a documentary comedy from the United Kingdom. The film explores how having one of the most common names in the English language affected the filmmaker's psyche and identity over several decades. Through a minimal combination of voice, images, and text, the narrator reflects on his professional career, his personal life, and his own mortality.

Directed by John Smith, this work marks the start of a listed chronology of his films, preceding Two Pids. Smith also appears in the film as himself, providing the narration. The production was handled by his own company.

The film has a runtime of 27 minutes. It has received a positive reception from viewers, holding a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 99 votes.