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Smokin' Aces

2006·Movie
1h 49min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes31%62%
IMDb6.6Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes31%62%

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Nobody gets away clean.

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.
Hyperkinetic Crime ThrillerGangsters vs. Bounty HuntersEnsemble CastViolent ActionDark HumorShowbiz SettingCaperCrazed Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Carnahan, Ben Hernandez Bray, Ruby Stillwater
Written by:
Joe Carnahan
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cathy Sandrich Gelfond
Composed by:
Clint Mansell, Nick Angel, Catherine Harper

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Questions about Smokin' Aces

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Where can I stream Smokin' Aces legally?

PhiloStarz

Smokin' Aces is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Smokin' Aces worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Smokin' Aces rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Smokin' Aces?

1 h 49 min

Smokin' Aces runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Smokin' Aces?

Critics38
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Smokin' Aces higher (64) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Smokin' Aces in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Smokin' Aces?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Smokin' Aces in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Smokin' Aces, including Black Like Me, Cluster F-Bomb, A Party, Also Known as an Orgy.