Thank You for Smoking

A witty, fast-paced satire that keeps you amused with sharp dialogue and a charmingly amoral protagonist, while subtly probing the ethics of persuasion.

Directed by

Jason Reitman

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright

Tagline

Nick Naylor doesn't hide the truth...he filters it.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Satirical, cynical, light and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Morality, media, politics, parenthood

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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