Smoke & Mirrors (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Smoke & Mirrors is a thriller and history film directed by Alberto Rodríguez, running about 123 minutes. “The incredible true story of the man who fooled an entire country” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tale of cheats and impostors, taking its inspiration from true facts and from one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades: the spy Francisco Paesa.
Who’s in it. Smoke & Mirrors stars Jose Coronado as Jesús Camoes (as Jose Coronado), Marta Etura as Nieves Fernández Puerto, Eduard Fernández as Francisco Paesa and Itziar Atienza as Land stewardess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Smoke & Mirrors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smoke & Mirrors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoke & Mirrors tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smoke & Mirrors (2016)?
- In US, Smoke & Mirrors is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smoke & Mirrors worth watching?
- Smoke & Mirrors holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smoke & Mirrors?
- Smoke & Mirrors stars Jose Coronado, Marta Etura, Eduard Fernández, Itziar Atienza and Christian Stamm.
- When was Smoke & Mirrors released?
- Smoke & Mirrors was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.