Thank You for Smoking
“Nick Naylor doesn't hide the truth...he filters it.”
Synopsis
Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.
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Aaron Eckhart
Nick Naylor
Maria Bello
Polly Bailey
Cameron Bright
Joey Naylor
Adam Brody
Jack
Sam Elliott
Lorne Lutch
Katie Holmes
Heather Holloway
Rob Lowe
Jeff Megall
William H. Macy
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Robert Duvall
The Captain
David Koechner
Bobby Jay Bliss
J.K. Simmons
BR
Kim Dickens
Jill Naylor
Connie Ray
Pearl
Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden
Mary Jo Smith
Sue Maclean
Todd Louiso
Ron Goode
Jeff Witzke
Kidnapper
Marianne Muellerleile
Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.81x
+$18.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Reitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Reitman
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent
- Original Title
- Thank You for Smoking
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.8M
- Production Studios
- ContentFilm, Major Studio Partners, Room 9 Entertainment, David O. Sacks Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Reitman
Jason Reitman, Christopher Buckley
Rolfe Kent
James Whitaker, Nicole Hirsch Whitaker
Dana E. Glauberman
Alessandro Camon, Michael Beugg, Mark Woolway, David O. Sacks, Elon Musk
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Reitman
Director
Jason Reitman
Screenplay
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
James Whitaker
Director of Photography
David O. Sacks
Producer
Dana E. Glauberman
Editor
Danny Glicker
Costume Design
Steve Saklad
Production Design
Terry James
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thank You for Smoking
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What is Thank You for Smoking about?
Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.
Who directed Thank You for Smoking?
Thank You for Smoking was directed by Jason Reitman.
Who stars in Thank You for Smoking?
The principal cast of Thank You for Smoking includes Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott.
When was Thank You for Smoking released and how long is it?
Thank You for Smoking was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thank You for Smoking?
Thank You for Smoking had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $24.8M at the worldwide box office (3.81 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Thank You for Smoking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thank You for Smoking was composed by Rolfe Kent.
Is Thank You for Smoking based on a book or true story?
Thank You for Smoking is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christopher Buckley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thank You for Smoking?
Thank You for Smoking holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).