Smokescreen (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1994, Smokescreen is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. It's the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of the local population. Frank Sheringham is an enterprising filmmaker determined to woo audiences away from the local flea-pit run by the villainous Albert Gold. The whole town becomes involved in the vendetta and three local children are at the eye of the storm.
Who’s in it. Smokescreen stars Timothy West as Frank Sheringham, Paula Wilcox as Sara Bean, Joan Sims as Mrs Nash and Kate Hardie as Vicky Sheringham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Smokescreen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smokescreen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smokescreen tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smokescreen (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smokescreen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smokescreen worth watching?
- Smokescreen holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smokescreen?
- Smokescreen stars Timothy West, Paula Wilcox, Joan Sims, Kate Hardie and Sally Walsh.
- When was Smokescreen released?
- Smokescreen was released in 1994.