Smoke 1995
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56 Reviews
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SplatWriter Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Augustus 'Auggie' Wren
as Paul Benjamin
as Ruby McNutt
as Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
as Cyrus Cole
as 1st OTB Man / Tommy
as 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
as OTB Man #3 / Dennis
as Jimmy Rose
as Felicity
Director:
Writer:
Paul Auster
Stars:
Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, Stockard Channing, Harold Perrineau, Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, José Zúñiga, Stephen Gevedon, Jared Harris, Ashley Judd,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1995 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Smoke
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
PA
Cast
as Augustus 'Auggie' Wren
as Paul Benjamin
as Ruby McNutt
as Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
as Cyrus Cole
as 1st OTB Man / Tommy
as 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
as OTB Man #3 / Dennis
as Jimmy Rose
as Felicity
as Vinnie
as Aunt Em
as Doreen Cole
as Sue the Waitress
as The Creeper
as Waiter
as April Lee the Bookstore Clerk
as Book Thief
as Irate Customer
as Cyrus Jr.
as Baseball Announcer
as Violet
as Lawyer #1
as Lawyer #2
as Roger Goodwin
as Grandma Ethel
as Actor
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