Smoke Signals

Name: Smoke Signals
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1998-06-26
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal

1998·Movie·PG-13·89 min·★ 6.8(118)

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“A new film from the heart of Native America.”

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.

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About Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals is a 1998 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Chris Eyre. The cast is led by Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free.

Smoke Signals was produced by ShadowCatcher Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 26, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Chris Eyre
Writers: Sherman Alexie
Release date: June 26, 1998
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: ShadowCatcher Entertainment

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Smoke Signals cast & crew

Smoke Signals was directed by Chris Eyre and written by Sherman Alexie.

The cast features Adam Beach as Victor Joseph, Evan Adams as Thomas Builds-the-Fire, Irene Bedard as Suzy Song, Gary Farmer as Arnold Joseph, Tantoo Cardinal as Arlene Joseph, and Cody Lightning as Young Victor Joseph.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by BC Smith, cinematography is by Brian Capener, and it was produced by Larry Estes and Scott M. Rosenfelt.

Is Smoke Signals worth watching?

Smoke Signals holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, Smoke Signals is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Smoke Signals

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