Smoke
- 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.
Smoke is a 1995 comedy-drama film about a writer whose life intersects with a homeless teenager and a cigar-shop owner after a chance encounter outside a Manhattan smoke shop. Directed by Wayne Wang and written by Paul Auster, the film explores grief, connection, and redemption through the intertwined stories of three men searching for meaning. Now available to stream or purchase on digital platforms.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Harvey KeitelAugustus 'Auggie' Wren
William HurtPaul Benjamin
Stockard ChanningRuby McNutt
Harold PerrineauThomas 'Rashid' Cole
Forest WhitakerCyrus Cole
Giancarlo Esposito1st OTB Man / Tommy
José Zúñiga2nd OTB Man / Jerry
Stephen GevedonOTB Man #3 / Dennis
Jared HarrisJimmy Rose
Ashley JuddFelicity
Victor ArgoVinnie
Michelle HurstAunt Em
Erica GimpelDoreen Cole
Deirdre O'ConnellSue the Waitress
Malik YobaThe Creeper
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Smoke — frequently asked
When did Smoke come out?
Smoke was released on June 9, 1995.
What is Smoke about?
The film follows writer Paul Benjamin, who after nearly being hit by a bus is saved by a homeless teenager named Rashid Cole. Paul invites Rashid to stay with him, and their lives become connected with Auggie Wren, a cigar-shop owner, as each man deals with personal loss and attempts to reconnect with loved ones.
Who directed and wrote Smoke?
Smoke was directed by Wayne Wang and written by Paul Auster.
Where can I watch Smoke?
Smoke is available to rent or purchase on major digital platforms including streaming services and on-demand retailers.
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