Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Nick Naylor doesn't hide the truth...he filters it.
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.
Director: Jason Reitman
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 9, 2005
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor
- Maria Bello - Polly Bailey
- Cameron Bright - Joey Naylor
- Adam Brody - Jack
- Sam Elliott - Lorne Lutch
- Katie Holmes - Heather Holloway
- Rob Lowe - Jeff Megall
- William H. Macy - Senator Ortolan Finistirre
- Robert Duvall - The Captain
- David Koechner - Bobby Jay Bliss
Screenplay
- Jason Reitman (Screenplay)
- Christopher Buckley (Novel)
Music: Rolfe Kent
Cinematography: James Whitaker
Editing: Dana E. Glauberman
Production: ContentFilm, Major Studio Partners, Room 9 Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, David O. Sacks Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $25M
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
research, based on novel or book, capitalism, politics, smoking, cigarette, lie, affectation, politician, tobacco, health, marketing, social satire, morality, advertising
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thank You for Smoking about?
- 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.
- Who directed Thank You for Smoking?
- Thank You for Smoking was directed by Jason Reitman.
- Who stars in Thank You for Smoking?
- Thank You for Smoking stars Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes.
- How long is Thank You for Smoking?
- Thank You for Smoking has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Thank You for Smoking?
- Thank You for Smoking is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Thank You for Smoking?
- Thank You for Smoking had a budget of $7M.
- How much did Thank You for Smoking gross?
- Thank You for Smoking grossed $25M worldwide.
- Where was Thank You for Smoking produced?
- Thank You for Smoking was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Thank You for Smoking?
- The themes of Thank You for Smoking include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony.