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Movie poster: Holy Smoke (1999)
🎬 Movie

Holy Smoke

1999 · 115 min Comedy Drama
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1999
Country Australia, United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Jane Campion
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (227 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Jane Campion

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Ruth Barron

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

PJ Waters

Julie Hamilton

Julie Hamilton

Mum

Sophie Lee

Sophie Lee

Yvonne

Dan Wyllie

Dan Wyllie

Robbie

Paul Goddard

Paul Goddard

Tim

Tim Robertson

Tim Robertson

Dad

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George Mangos

Yanni

Kerry Walker

Kerry Walker

Puss

Leslie Dayman

Leslie Dayman

Bill-Bill

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