Smoke (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1993, Smoke is a drama film directed by Mark D'Auria, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Perhaps seeking a father figure as a result of childhood abandonment, Michael, who's about 35, carries on with older men a mix of affairs, one-night stands, and casual sex in public toilets. Joe, from whom he has recently broken, abuses him; his latest flame, a police detective, ignores him. His and his twin Joey's birthday approaches, and it triggers memories of their childhood and their illnesses at age seven, leaving Michael a bad heart and retarding Joey's mental development. He buys a birthday present for Joey, but in his melancholy, arrives late after his brother is sleeping. His mother still mourns her husband's leaving. A crisis and resolution ensue.
Who’s in it. Smoke stars Mark D'Auria as Michael, Barbara Andrews, Jeffrey D'Auria and Tom Lee Sinclaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Smoke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoke tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smoke (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smoke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smoke worth watching?
- Smoke holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smoke?
- Smoke stars Mark D'Auria, Barbara Andrews, Jeffrey D'Auria, Tom Lee Sinclaire and Agostin Szabo.
- When was Smoke released?
- Smoke was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.