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Romance & Cigarettes

2006·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic557.8Rotten Tomatoes53%56%

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Romance & Cigarettes fingerprint

Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.
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Crew

Directed by:
John Turturro, Chiemi Karasawa, Todd Pfeiffer
Written by:
John Turturro
Produced by:
John Turturro, Justin Berfield, Joel Coen
Composed by:
Tod A. Maitland, Tod A. Maitland, Ryan Collison

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Romance & Cigarettes legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

Romance & Cigarettes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Romance & Cigarettes worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Romance & Cigarettes rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Romance & Cigarettes?

1 h 45 min

Romance & Cigarettes runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Romance & Cigarettes?

Critics54
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Romance & Cigarettes higher (65) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Romance & Cigarettes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Romance & Cigarettes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Romance & Cigarettes in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.