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Thank You for Smoking

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86% Tomatometer 182 Reviews 87% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), a lobbyist for big tobacco, finds it difficult to balance his duties defending the dangerous substance with those of being a good role model for his young son. Nick's life gets even more complicated when a liberal senator mounts an anti-smoking campaign that he must counter. Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley.
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Critics Consensus

Loaded with delightfully unscrupulous characters and and a witty, cynical script, Thank You For Smoking is a sharp satire with a brilliantly smarmy lead performance from Aaron Eckhart.

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Stephanie Zacharek Salon.com 10/07/2006
The picture is obviously a satire, but it has no sharpness, no sense of daring. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Guardian 06/24/2006
There's enough bite in the dialogue and performances to provoke a hacking cough of approval, and the laugh-out-loud moments are many, not least in scenes featuring Rob Lowe's unctuous Hollywood agent. Go to Full Review Jessica Winter Time Out 06/24/2006
Aiming at all targets and hitting none of them, the movie is as harmless and inconsequential as a candy cigarette. Go to Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film 08/09/2024
4/5
Thank You for Smoking may have an uneven plot and its emotional message does go astray, but it is still a thought-provoking satire on the corporate world and human dilemmas within. Go to Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 10/17/2023
4.5/5
If we were to eliminate and outlaw everything that rubbed someone else’s morals the wrong way, we’d never be able to leave our homes, watch R-rated movies, or consume anything but tap water and a vegan diet. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/20/2022
B
A fast, bubbly satire that does full justice to the addictive Christopher Buckley novel it’s based on. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John C @JohnCoch 2d Thank You for Smoking is a masterclass in making bad behavior sound dangerously charming. The writing is razor-sharp, turning every conversation into a verbal showdown and every argument into a beautifully polished weapon. Its hilarious satirical dialogue cuts straight through hypocrisy with a grin, proving that the smartest jokes are often the ones that hit a little too close to home. A slick, clever, and wildly entertaining film that knows exactly how to talk its way out of trouble. See more Tory T. @RT83904669 Jun 2 One of the greatest satires of all time. Highly underrated See more Rich F @Richerich99 Nov 30 Thank You For Smoking is an elegant satire, sneaky and subtle See more veruca S @verucasaul Oct 14 A hilarious, insightful, honest, and endearing film. See more Sabra P @Sabrapriz Aug 22 A hilarious, insightful, honest, and endearing film. See more Thomas R. @OrderedMeteor17 07/17/2025 Why does this poster go so hard? See more Read all reviews
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Jason Reitman

Director

Aaron Eckhart

Nick Naylor

Maria Bello

Polly Bailey

Cameron Bright

Joey Naylor

Adam Brody

Jack

Sam Elliott

Lorne Lutch

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Movie Info

Synopsis Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), a lobbyist for big tobacco, finds it difficult to balance his duties defending the dangerous substance with those of being a good role model for his young son. Nick's life gets even more complicated when a liberal senator mounts an anti-smoking campaign that he must counter. Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley.
Director
Jason Reitman
Producer
David Sacks
Screenwriter
Jason Reitman
Production Co
Room 9 Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Mar 17, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.8M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)