Holy Smoke (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Holy Smoke is a comedy and drama film directed by Jane Campion, running about 115 minutes. “He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
Who’s in it. Holy Smoke stars Kate Winslet as Ruth Barron, Harvey Keitel as PJ Waters, Julie Hamilton as Mum and Sophie Lee as Yvonne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Holy Smoke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holy Smoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holy Smoke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holy Smoke (1999)?
- In US, Holy Smoke is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Holy Smoke worth watching?
- Holy Smoke holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Holy Smoke?
- Holy Smoke stars Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee and Dan Wyllie.
- When was Holy Smoke released?
- Holy Smoke was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.