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Smokey and the Bandit

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Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit.
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Critics Consensus

Not much in the head but plenty beneath the hood, Smokey and the Bandit is infectious fun with plenty of car wrecks to keep your eyes glued.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Apr 14, 2026
2/4
The script predictably is short on logic. Go to Full Review Ron Pennington The Hollywood Reporter May 21, 2018
While the joke wears thin very quickly, there are a number of amusing sequences, which are combined with some exciting road action to provide a mildly entertaining - and totally mindless - film. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety May 5, 2008
There is a parade of roadside set pieces involving many different ways to crash cars. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Mar 19, 2026
4/5
‘…deluxe comfort food, an easy-going, hard-driving confection that hits the spot when undemanding fare is required…’ Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 5, 2025
3/4
The movie benefits from some excellent vehicular stuntwork, an apt role for Burt Reynolds, a bright turn by Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason at his hammiest. Go to Full Review David Elliott Chicago Daily News Oct 3, 2023
For me at least, the world of "Smokey" is stranger than the outer space of Star Wars... "Smokey" may be faintly memorable as the absolute pit of Jackie Gleason's career. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Carson Aug 4, 2026 Funniest movie I’ve seen in a while See more MB Aug 26, 2024 Loved seeing it on the big screen See more Troy L Jul 18, 2024 Very entertainingagain. See more Barbara Aug 1, 2022 Love It! One of my favorite childhood movies! See more Wendall M Aug 1, 2022 A must see classic. Wish we had more movies like this! See more Robert P @Superbad 5 days ago I give this movie a *4* star rating! See more Read all reviews
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Hal Needham

Director

Burt Reynolds

'Bandit'

Sally Field

Carrie

Jackie Gleason

Sheriff Buford T. Justice

Jerry Reed

Cledus Snow

Mike Henry

Junior

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Movie Info

Synopsis Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit.
Director
Hal Needham
Producer
Mort Engelberg
Screenwriter
Hal Needham, Robert L. Levy, James Lee Barrett, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandel
Distributor
Universal Home Entertainment, MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co
Rastar Pictures, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 27, 1977, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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