Smoke Signals (1998)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
A new film from the heart of Native America.
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
- Released: 1998-06-26
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 119 votes
Directed by Chris Eyre.
Top cast
- Adam Beach as Victor Joseph
- Evan Adams as Thomas Builds-the-Fire
- Irene Bedard as Suzy Song
- Gary Farmer as Arnold Joseph
- Tantoo Cardinal as Arlene Joseph
- Cody Lightning as Young Victor Joseph
- Simon Baker as Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
- Monique Mojica as Grandma Builds-the-Fire
- John Trudell as Randy Peone
- Elaine Miles as Lucy
Where to watch Smoke Signals
- United States: stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel; watch free on Kanopy; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: watch free on YouTube Free; rent on JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
- India: rent on Amazon Video
- Canada: stream on Crave, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV channel; rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video
- Australia: rent on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
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