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Smokin' Aces

2006Movie1 h 49 minR

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes31%62%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes31%62%

Summary

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Joe Carnahan
Written by
Joe Carnahan
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Music by
Clint Mansell

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Facts

December 9, 2006 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
December 9, 2006
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$57 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Black Like Me, Cluster F-Bomb, A Party, Also Known as an Orgy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Smokin' Aces?"

Questions about Smokin' Aces

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smokin' Aces?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, Smokin' Aces streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Smokin' Aces worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (38).

Will Smokin' Aces make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Smokin' Aces plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Smokin' Aces a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$57 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Smokin' Aces use?

Black Like MeCluster F-BombA Party, Also Known as an OrgyImpersonating an OfficerBlast OutClimbing ClimaxTrailers Always LieThe Last Thing You Ever SeeAnd Then What?Advertised ExtraElevator Going DownOffscreen Moment of Awesomeand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 tropes for it, including Black Like Me, Cluster F-Bomb, and A Party, Also Known as an Orgy.