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Romance & Cigarettes

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2006 | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved You Can't Take It with You or Tootsie, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 56K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Turturro

  • James GandolfiniNick Murder
  • Susan SarandonKitty Kane
  • Kate WinsletTula
  • Steve BuscemiAngelo
  • Bobby CannavaleFryburg
  • Mandy MooreBaby
  • Mary-Louise ParkerConstance
  • Aida TurturroRosebud
  • Christopher WalkenCousin Bo
  • Suzy Eddie IzzardGene Vincent