Smoke (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1995, Smoke is a comedy and drama film directed by Wayne Wang, running about 112 minutes. “Where there's smoke... there's laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.
Who’s in it. Smoke stars Harvey Keitel as Augustus 'Auggie' Wren, William Hurt as Paul Benjamin, Jared Harris as Jimmy Rose and Giancarlo Esposito as 1st OTB Man / Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Smoke has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smoke (1995)?
- In US, Smoke is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smoke worth watching?
- Smoke holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smoke?
- Smoke stars Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, Jared Harris, Giancarlo Esposito and Harold Perrineau.
- When was Smoke released?
- Smoke was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.