Smokin' Aces (2006)
Hitmen, feds, and mobsters collide in a relentless, darkly comedic battle for a snitch's life.
When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.
How intense is Smokin' Aces?
Smokin' Aces is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated R.
What Smokin' Aces feels like
- Tone
- pulpygrittydarkly comichigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Smokin' Aces
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Is Smokin' Aces for you?
Is Smokin' Aces scary?
No. Smokin' Aces is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Smokin' Aces gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Smokin' Aces sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Smokin' Aces OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Smokin' Aces?
Smokin' Aces runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream Smokin' Aces?
Smokin' Aces is streaming on Starz.
Does Smokin' Aces have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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