Smoke Signals(1998)
A new film from the heart of Native America.
Smoke Signals Synopsis
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
Smoke Signals (1998) is a drama and comedy film directed by Chris Eyre, released on June 26, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard and Gary Farmer. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Eyre
- Writers:
- Sherman Alexie, Sherman Alexie
- Producers:
- Scott M. Rosenfelt, Larry Estes
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Capener
- Composer:
- BC Smith
- Production:
- ShadowCatcher Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Smoke Signals (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Smoke Signals before you stream it.
Smoke Signals Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adam Beach
as Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
as Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
as Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
as Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
as Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
as Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
as Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
as Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
as Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
as Lucy
Michael Greyeyes
as Junior Polatkin
Michelle St. John
as Velma
Key crew
Directed by Chris Eyre, written by Sherman Alexie and Sherman Alexie, produced by Scott M. Rosenfelt and Larry Estes.
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Smoke Signals Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 119 ratings.
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Smoke Signals – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smoke Signals online?
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Smoke Signals (1998) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Smoke Signals?
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The main cast of Smoke Signals (1998) includes Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer and Tantoo Cardinal. The film was directed by Chris Eyre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smoke Signals released?
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Smoke Signals was released on June 26, 1998 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Smoke Signals worth watching?
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Smoke Signals (1998) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 119 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Smoke Signals?
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Yes. The official Smoke Signals trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.