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Thank You for Smoking

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2005 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 6 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved All the King's Men or Being There, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $39 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 190K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jason Reitman

  • Aaron EckhartNick Naylor
  • Maria BelloPolly Bailey
  • Cameron BrightJoey Naylor
  • Adam BrodyJack
  • Sam ElliottLorne Lutch
  • Katie HolmesHeather Holloway
  • Rob LoweJeff Megall
  • William H. MacySenator Ortolan Finistirre
  • Robert DuvallThe Captain
  • David KoechnerBobby Jay Bliss