Smokey and the Bandit (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1977, Smokey and the Bandit is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Hal Needham, running about 96 minutes. “What we have here is a total lack of respect for the law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
Who’s in it. Smokey and the Bandit stars Burt Reynolds as Bo 'Bandit' Darville, Sally Field as Carrie 'Frog', Jerry Reed as Cledus 'Snowman' Snow and Jackie Gleason as Sheriff Buford T. Justice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Smokey and the Bandit has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $126.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Smokey and the Bandit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smokey and the Bandit 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 and the Bandit (1977)?
- In US, Smokey and the Bandit is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Smokey and the Bandit worth watching?
- Smokey and the Bandit holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smokey and the Bandit?
- Smokey and the Bandit stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason and Mike Henry.
- When was Smokey and the Bandit released?
- Smokey and the Bandit was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.