Smithereens

Name: Smithereens
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 1982-11-09
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Susan Berman, Brad Rijn, Richard Hell, Nada Despotovich, Roger Jett

1982·Movie·R·94 min·★ 6.4(52)

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“She was a legend in her own mind.”

A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.

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About Smithereens

Smithereens is a 1982 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Susan Seidelman. The cast is led by Susan Berman, Brad Rijn, Richard Hell. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Smithereens was produced by Domestic Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 1982, and carries a R certification.

Director: Susan Seidelman
Writers: Ron Nyswaner, Peter Askin, Susan Seidelman
Release date: November 9, 1982
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Domestic Productions

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Smithereens cast & crew

Smithereens was directed by Susan Seidelman and written by Ron Nyswaner, Peter Askin, and Susan Seidelman.

The cast features Susan Berman as Wren, Brad Rijn as Paul, Richard Hell as Eric, Nada Despotovich as Cecile, Roger Jett as Billy (Eric's Roommate), and Kitty Summerall as Eric's Wife.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Glenn Mercer, cinematography is by Chirine El Khadem, and it was produced by Susan Seidelman.

Is Smithereens worth watching?

Smithereens holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Smithereens is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Smithereens

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