Smoke movie poster

Smoke

1995 · 1h 52m · Released

R Comedy, Drama

Writer 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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Smoke

Streaming now in the United States on Hoopla.

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Trailer

Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

Wayne Wang Director
Harvey Keitel Augustus 'Auggie' Wren
William Hurt Paul Benjamin
Stockard Channing Ruby McNutt
Harold Perrineau Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
Forest Whitaker Cyrus Cole
Giancarlo Esposito 1st OTB Man / Tommy
José Zúñiga 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
Stephen Gevedon OTB Man #3 / Dennis
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Frequently asked questions about Smoke

Where can I watch Smoke in the United States?

Smoke is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Smoke for free?

Smoke streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Smoke?

Smoke scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Smoke?

Smoke stars Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, Stockard Channing, Harold Perrineau, and Forest Whitaker. Wayne Wang is the director.

How long is Smoke?

Smoke runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).

When did Smoke come out?

Smoke was released on June 9, 1995.

Which studio made Smoke?

Smoke was produced by Miramax, NDF International, and Eurospace in Germany, Japan, and the United States.

What was the budget for Smoke?

Smoke was made on a budget of $7,000,000.

How much did Smoke make at the box office?

Smoke grossed $8,349,430 worldwide, against a budget of $7,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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