Smoke Signals (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Smoke Signals is a comedy and drama film directed by Chris Eyre, running about 89 minutes. “A new film from the heart of Native America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
Who’s in it. Smoke Signals stars Adam Beach as Victor Joseph, Evan Adams as Thomas Builds-the-Fire, Irene Bedard as Suzy Song and Gary Farmer as Arnold Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Smoke Signals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and 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 Signals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoke Signals tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smoke Signals (1998)?
- In US, Smoke Signals is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and 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 Signals worth watching?
- Smoke Signals holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smoke Signals?
- Smoke Signals stars Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer and Tantoo Cardinal.
- When was Smoke Signals released?
- Smoke Signals was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.