Thank You for Smoking movie poster

Thank You for Smoking

"Nick Naylor doesn't hide the truth...he filters it."

September 9, 2005 1h 32m 7.2/10 (2,340 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Thank You for Smoking is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jason Reitman.

Starring Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, and Cameron Bright

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 9, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (2,340 votes)
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Budget $6.5M Production budget
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Box Office $24.8M 3.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$24,793,509

Production Companies

  • ContentFilm
  • Major Studio Partners
  • Room 9 Entertainment
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • David O. Sacks Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thank You for Smoking about?

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...

Who directed Thank You for Smoking?

Thank You for Smoking was directed by Jason Reitman.

How long is Thank You for Smoking?

Thank You for Smoking has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Thank You for Smoking released?

Thank You for Smoking was released on September 9, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Thank You for Smoking?

The main cast of Thank You for Smoking includes Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott.

Is Thank You for Smoking worth watching?

Thank You for Smoking has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,340 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.