Smoke (1995)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Smoke
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +3 | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +3 |
| Spain | Filmin, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, CHILI | Apple TV, Amazon Video, CHILI |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Smoke in 32 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Smoke about?
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. Smoke is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1995-06-09, runtime 112 minutes.
Is Smoke worth watching?
TMDB users rate Smoke 7.2 out of 10 from 561 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Smoke?
In the United States, Smoke is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Wayne Wang
Cast
- Harvey Keitel as Augustus 'Auggie' Wren
- William Hurt as Paul Benjamin
- Stockard Channing as Ruby McNutt
- Harold Perrineau as Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
- Forest Whitaker as Cyrus Cole
- Giancarlo Esposito as 1st OTB Man / Tommy
- José Zúñiga as 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
- Stephen Gevedon as OTB Man #3 / Dennis
- Jared Harris as Jimmy Rose
- Ashley Judd as Felicity
- Victor Argo as Vinnie
- Michelle Hurst as Aunt Em
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Sources
Details and the 7.2/10 rating from Smoke on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.