Romance & Cigarettes (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2005, Romance & Cigarettes is a comedy, romance and music film directed by John Turturro, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.

Who’s in it. Romance & Cigarettes stars James Gandolfini as Nick Murder, Susan Sarandon as Kitty Kane, Kate Winslet as Tula and Steve Buscemi as Angelo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Romance & Cigarettes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romance & Cigarettes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Romance & Cigarettes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Romance & Cigarettes (2005)?
In US, Romance & Cigarettes is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Romance & Cigarettes worth watching?
Romance & Cigarettes holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Romance & Cigarettes?
Romance & Cigarettes stars James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi and Mandy Moore.
When was Romance & Cigarettes released?
Romance & Cigarettes was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.