Thank You for Smoking (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2005, Thank You for Smoking is a comedy and drama film directed by Jason Reitman, running about 92 minutes. “Tobacco lobbyist Nick Naylor is trying to SAVE YOUR ASH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.
Who’s in it. Thank You for Smoking stars Aaron Eckhart as Nick Naylor, Maria Bello as Polly Bailey, Cameron Bright as Joey Naylor and Adam Brody as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Thank You for Smoking has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 Thank You for Smoking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thank You for Smoking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thank You for Smoking (2005)?
- In US, Thank You for Smoking is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 Thank You for Smoking worth watching?
- Thank You for Smoking holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thank You for Smoking?
- Thank You for Smoking stars Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody and Sam Elliott.
- When was Thank You for Smoking released?
- Thank You for Smoking was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.