Smokey Bites the Dust (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1981, Smokey Bites the Dust is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Charles B. Griffith, running about 87 minutes. “JIMMY MCNICHOL - he's wild, he's nervy, he's a one man demolition derby!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows the rivalry between a small-town Southern sheriff and a small-town delinquent who steals cars and then destroys them with the sheriff’s daughter by his side.
Who’s in it. Smokey Bites the Dust stars Jimmy McNichol as Roscoe Wilton, Janet Julian as Peggy Sue Turner, Walter Barnes as Sheriff Turner and Patrick Campbell as Lester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Smokey Bites the Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smokey Bites the Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smokey Bites the Dust tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smokey Bites the Dust (1981)?
- In US, Smokey Bites the Dust is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smokey Bites the Dust worth watching?
- Smokey Bites the Dust holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smokey Bites the Dust?
- Smokey Bites the Dust stars Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian, Walter Barnes, Patrick Campbell and Kari Lizer.
- When was Smokey Bites the Dust released?
- Smokey Bites the Dust was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.