

Smoking Causes Coughing
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Where to watch Smoking Causes Coughing in United States
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Where is Smoking Causes Coughing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | MUBI, Shudder, MUBI Amazon Channel, Brollie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
About Smoking Causes Coughing
Smoking Causes Coughing is a 2022 French-language comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Quentin Dupieux. The cast is led by Gilles Lellouche, Vincent Lacoste, Anaïs Demoustier. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Smoking Causes Coughing was produced by Chi-Fou-Mi Productions and Gaumont and made in France. It was released on November 30, 2022, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Quentin Dupieux
- Writers
- Quentin Dupieux
- Release date
- November 30, 2022
- OTT release
- March 31, 2023
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, Gaumont
Smoking Causes Coughing cast & crew
Smoking Causes Coughing was directed by Quentin Dupieux and written by Quentin Dupieux.
The cast features Gilles Lellouche as Benzène, Vincent Lacoste as Méthanol, Anaïs Demoustier as Nicotine, Jean-Pascal Zadi as Mercure, Oulaya Amamra as Ammoniaque, and Alain Chabat as Chef Didier (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Quentin Dupieux and it was produced by Hugo Sélignac.
Is Smoking Causes Coughing worth watching?
Smoking Causes Coughing holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 409 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, fantasy, and science fiction, Smoking Causes Coughing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Smoking Causes Coughing
In United States, you can stream Smoking Causes Coughing on Hulu, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 31, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Smoking Causes Coughing

Gilles Lellouche
Benzène

Vincent Lacoste
Méthanol

Anaïs Demoustier
Nicotine

Jean-Pascal Zadi
Mercure

Oulaya Amamra
Ammoniaque

Alain Chabat
Chef Didier (voice)

David Marsais
Jacques

Julia Faure
Denise

Adèle Exarchopoulos
Céline

Grégoire Ludig
Christophe

Doria Tillier
Agathe

Jérôme Niel
Bruno
Smoking Causes Coughing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Smoking Causes Coughing in United States?
Smoking Causes Coughing is streaming on Hulu, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Smoking Causes Coughing on Hulu?
Yes — Smoking Causes Coughing is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Smoking Causes Coughing in?
Smoking Causes Coughing is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Smoking Causes Coughing?
Smoking Causes Coughing runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is Smoking Causes Coughing rated?
Smoking Causes Coughing is rated NR. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 409 ratings.
▸When did Smoking Causes Coughing release on OTT?
Smoking Causes Coughing became available digitally on March 31, 2023.











