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Smithereens

1982Movie1 h 34 minR

DramaMusic
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic725.8Rotten Tomatoes100%56%

A melancholic, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

She was a legend in her own mind.

A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.

Feels like

  • Indie Cinema
  • New York Punk Scene
  • Character Study
  • Nostalgic
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Parasitic Relationships
  • Bleak
  • Low-Budget Aesthetic

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Susan Seidelman
Written by
Ron Nyswaner, Susan Seidelman, Peter Askin
Produced by
Susan Seidelman
Music by
Glenn Mercer, Bill Million

Everyone

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Facts

November 9, 1982 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
November 9, 1982
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Stalker with a Crush, Nice Guy, No-Sell +5

  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Nice Guy
  • No-Sell
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Small Name, Big Ego
  • One-Hit Wonder
  • Jerkass
  • Establishing Character Moment

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Where can I stream Smithereens?

PrimeHBO MaxKanopyYouTube TVCriterionNight Flight+PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Smithereens streams on Prime, HBO Max, YouTube TV, Criterion, and Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Smithereens worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Smithereens good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Smithereens plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.