Thank You for Smoking (2005)
A darkly comic spin doctor defends Big Tobacco, masterfully twisting truths with witty, dry satire.
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 intense is Thank You for Smoking?
Thank You for Smoking has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Thank You for Smoking feels like
- Tone
- satiricaldarkly comicpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
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Is Thank You for Smoking scary?
No. Thank You for Smoking is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Thank You for Smoking gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Thank You for Smoking sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Thank You for Smoking OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Thank You for Smoking?
Thank You for Smoking runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Thank You for Smoking?
Thank You for Smoking is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Thank You for Smoking have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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