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57% Critic Match
Holy Smoke
“He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!”
5.7 / 10• 1999• 1h 55m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
Cast & Crew
Kate Winslet
Ruth Barron
Lead
Harvey Keitel
PJ Waters
Julie Hamilton
Mum
Sophie Lee
Yvonne
Dan Wyllie
Robbie
Paul Goddard
Tim
Tim Robertson
Dad
GM
George Mangos
Yanni
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jane Campion's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Holy Smoke is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
