Holy Smoke
- Comedy
- Drama
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.
Holy Smoke is a 1999 comedy-drama that follows a cult de-programmer hired to rescue a young woman from a charismatic guru's influence in India. Starring Kate Winslet and Harvey Keitel, the film explores themes of faith, manipulation, and willpower as its two leads clash in a remote desert setting. Now available to stream or purchase, it remains a provocative examination of control and independence.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Kate WinsletRuth Barron
Harvey KeitelPJ Waters
Julie HamiltonMum
Sophie LeeYvonne
Dan WyllieRobbie
Paul GoddardTim
Tim RobertsonDad- George MangosYanni
Kerry WalkerPuss
Leslie DaymanBill-Bill
Samantha MurrayPrue
Sandy GutmanStan- Simon AndersonFabio
Pam GrierCarol
Robert LeeCult Video Reporter
Trailer
Holy Smoke (1999) Original Trailer [HD]
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Holy Smoke — frequently asked
When did Holy Smoke come out?
Holy Smoke was released on September 4, 1999.
Who stars in Holy Smoke?
The film stars Kate Winslet as Ruth Barron and Harvey Keitel as PJ Waters, the cult de-programmer.
What is Holy Smoke about?
The film follows Ruth, a young woman influenced by a religious guru in India, and PJ, a macho cult de-programmer hired by her parents to bring her back. As they confront each other in a remote desert hideaway, Ruth proves to be intelligent and strong-willed, leading to an unexpected clash of wills.
Where can I watch Holy Smoke?
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