Smithereens (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, Smithereens is a drama, romance and music film directed by Susan Seidelman, running about 94 minutes. “She was a legend in her own mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
Who’s in it. Smithereens stars Susan Berman as Wren, Susan Berman as Wren, Richard Hell as Eric and Brad Rijn as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Smithereens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smithereens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smithereens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smithereens (1982)?
- In US, Smithereens is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smithereens worth watching?
- Smithereens holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smithereens?
- Smithereens stars Susan Berman, Susan Berman, Richard Hell, Brad Rijn and Nada Despotovich.
- When was Smithereens released?
- Smithereens was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.