The Smurfs ( Also Known As: Los pitufos) is an Animation Adventure Comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell and written by J. David Stem (screenplay), David N. Weiss (screenplay). It released on 29 July 2011 (USA). The film stars Hank Azaria, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City.