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Smokey and the Bandit Part 3

1983Movie1 h 25 minPG

Comedy
17
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Letterboxd1.9/5Metacritic4–Rotten Tomatoes14%17%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

Smokey's back! And the Bandit is at it again!

The Enos duo convince Cletus, aka The Bandit, to come out of hiding and help them promote their new restaurant. With a little coaxing, he agrees, producing an almost-creaky Trigger as his mode of transport. But his nemesis, Sheriff Buford T. Justice, is on the hunt, forcing Cletus and Trigger to hit the road. Can they steer clear of the vengeful sheriff?

Feels like

  • Road Trip Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Car Stunts
  • Good Ol' Boys
  • Simple Escapism
  • Nostalgic Fun
  • Cops and Robbers
  • Family-Friendly Action

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Dick Lowry
Written by
Stuart Birnbaum, David Dashev
Produced by
Mort Engelberg
Music by
Larry Cansler

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 12, 1983 · 1 h 25 min · PG

Released
August 12, 1983
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Captain Obvious, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Breaking the Fourth Wall +9

  • Captain Obvious
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Inspector Javert
  • Last Disrespects
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Noodle Incident
  • Expecting Someone Taller
  • Hayseed Name
  • Stock Footage
  • Time Marches On
  • Beyond the Impossible

12 of 136 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?"

Questions about Smokey and the Bandit Part 3

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 worth watching?

17
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 17 (IMDb 3.5, Letterboxd 1.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 4). Audiences rate it higher (30 out of 100) than critics (9).

Is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 a box office flop?

Budget$9 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.