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Smokey and the Bandit

Smokey and the Bandit

1977
Comedy, Crime
1h 36m
The Bandit is hired on to run a tractor trailer full of beer over county lines in hot pursuit by a pesky sheriff. (imdb)

Directed by:

Hal Needham

Screenwriter:

Charles Shyer, Hal Needham, James Lee Barrett, Alan Mandel

Starring:

Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason, Mike Henry, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick

Franchise:

Smokey and the Bandit

Genres:

Comedy, Crime, Action

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Smokey and the Bandit

1977
Comedy, Crime
1h 36m
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rottentRottenT
Rated 19 Mar 2018
81
58th
Not much in the head but plenty beneath the hood, Smokey and the Bandit is infectious fun with plenty of car wrecks to keep your eyes glued.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
yiannosYiannos
Rated 09 May 2020
50
26th
Along with Star Wars, the uber success of Smokey was surely an omen for things to come. It is an ordinary film with no artistic merit or intelligence whatsoever, and it is only watchable due to Reynolds' devil-may-care persona and a few enjoyable, if unremarkable, car chases which are not among Needham's best work in the genre. Its real relevance now is as an artifact of a bygone era when Hollywood made films primarily for the domestic market. In this case, for Betty and Cleatus.
Rated 09 May 2020
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 14 May 2014
81
77th
I have a theory that Burt Reynolds never actually acted in his heyday; he just aloofly wandered on set as Hal Needham recorded him and then gave everyone else dialog to form the plot. Anyway, nobody directed car chases like the late, great Hal Needham, and this film shows his talents at their keenest. The elevation of a scofflaw to folk hero status feels wonderfully reminiscent of Vanishing Point. Most of all, Jerry Reed's soundtrack serves as the X-Factor that REALLY makes this film.
Rated 14 May 2014
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 15 May 2013
54
22nd
Not sure how this became one of the more iconic car-chase movies, but it isn't bad. The stunt driving is fun, even if it doesn't hold a candle to better chases. The humor is horrible, but at least it doesn't take itself seriously.
Rated 15 May 2013
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 01 Aug 2009
77
61st
Yeah, it's dumb as dirt, but it's also entertaining as all hell and has some of the best car stunts on film. Reynolds rode the wave of charisma he earned in this film for almost 20 years.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 11 Feb 2008
78
50th
Dopey fun, yes. But pretty well made dopey fun, with some quality car chases and a scenery-devouring Jackie Gleason. My second favorite wildly over the top comedic performance ever (Ted Knight in "Caddyshack" is still where it's at).
Rated 11 Feb 2008
howler19howler19
Rated 09 Jul 2023
71
80th
A joyride with all the makings of a cult classic. It doesn't aspire to be anything more than just a fun time, but it's a lot of fun.
Rated 09 Jul 2023
janusjanus
Rated 04 Aug 2019
60
32nd
Lowbrow crowdpleaser that's getting to feel pretty quaint but Jackie Gleason is hilarious and the notion of trucking as a society in itself is appealing.
Rated 04 Aug 2019
xacviantxacviant
Rated 07 Jun 2017
74
34th
The iconic action-comedy about an enterprising trucker, his comrade-in-arms, 400 cases of Coors, a runaway bride, a hot-tempered sheriff, his idiot son, and a whole mess of cars, mayhem, and CB lingo. Oh, and a theme song ("Eastbound and Down") that's played so often it'll bore its way right into your skull. It's often fun, but just as often something of a mess; a firmer hand behind the camera (or the script, for that matter) might've made something even greater out of it.
Rated 07 Jun 2017
braddad68braddad68
Rated 09 May 2013
84
10th
Watched it recently again and was sorely disappointed. It doesn't hold up very well. Too bad for the #1 box office star at the time.
Rated 09 May 2013
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 26 Feb 2007
45
25th
Dated yet still fairly amusing film.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
redflagredflag
Rated 27 May 2024
90
56th
"EASTbOuND AnD dOwn lOadED uP anD TrUCkin'..." When did AMERIKA stop meanin' Coors, gettin' rich smugglin', hitchhikin', hangin' with the boys and a dog, gettin' ass, cigarettes, fast cars, and shittin' on dumbass cops? All on the Fourth of jUlY. Ronald REAGAN was a goddamn COMMUNIST! Six minutes in and they give you the plot and it's barely 90 minutes. Just enough time for a bathroom beer.
Rated 27 May 2024
timmytomtimmytom
Rated 28 Apr 2023
69
47th
Jackie Gleason: The Motion Picture
Rated 28 Apr 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 21 Sep 2021
53
13th
Verrrrrry laid back dry run for CANNONBALL RUN is hampered by a curious lack of pacing, rhythm and even mild intensity which renders most of the much-ballyhooed car stunt-work sleepy and numbing, and leaves the cast to mug desperately to try to liven things up; Field tries her best, but can't counteract a willfully disengaged (and disinterested) Reynolds; best (and most genuinely funny) moments belong to Gleason; he's a greasy caricature but he seems to be having the most fun.
Rated 21 Sep 2021
heynicefilmHeyNiceFilm
Rated 19 May 2021
55
15th
This was directed by a stunt driver and its easy to tell. It's basically one long car chase scene with a few derby car crashes to spice things up. It gets old. The acting/script/plot is non-existent. And yet, it has some southern charm. The only thing that saves it. Breaker breaker.
Rated 19 May 2021
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 08 Jan 2019
7
63rd
Hot damn, I had fun with this movie: The simple and silly premise that combines all the best of both car chase and road trip tropes, the hilarious characters (see Gleason's raging sheriff and his timid son), the CB radio jargon and witty banter, the wild third act with everyone and their grandma (literally) helping Bandit and co. escape from the "smokeys". Gets a little misogynist at points (see the gratuitous butt shots/comments), but fortunately, Field's quirky Carrie holds her own.
Rated 08 Jan 2019
vv238vv238
Rated 27 Dec 2018
52
54th
I admit that I wanted more out of this. It has all the car-chases you could want and all of it is filmed very well. The problem is that it is without any kind of intelligence, it certainly doesn't pretend to be smart but I can only take so much in the way of general stupidity before I go from genuine enjoyment to slightly annoyed. It ends up being a decent if unspectacular film.
Rated 27 Dec 2018
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 01 Oct 2018
75
69th
Funny Chase film Two guys on a nearly impossible mission Great cast But Jackie Gleason steals this movie
Rated 01 Oct 2018
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 29 Sep 2018
59
62nd
okay movie
Rated 29 Sep 2018
mrarnmrarn
Rated 14 Sep 2018
50
58th
When watching this movie now, it's hard to believe how immensely popular Smokey and the Bandit was in the 70's. However, this film does still have its charm, and it's all built around Bert Reynolds' swagger and Jerry Reed's music.
Rated 14 Sep 2018
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 01 Sep 2018
64
32nd
While it may be very light on plot, have some real roughly edited action beats, and contain a crazy amount of silly banter, Smokey and the Bandit is a good time. Reynolds and Field have great chemistry in spite of not really having much to say to each other. And to think it was all for Coors.
Rated 01 Sep 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 04 Nov 2014
76
46th
Tapping into the same love of outlaws, adolescent crassness & power fantasies that the Fast&Furious movies would ride later, no 1 ever said this was popular for its writing (the term "lowbrow" fits like Cinderella's slipper) or performances (although to be fair the likeable actors seem to be having a nice enough time on the audience's dime), but even the car chases barely hold up now: there's a tameness 2 them & 1 too many police cars clumsily crashing into things for no visibly clear reason.
Rated 04 Nov 2014
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 22 Apr 2010
6
52nd
I remember this just being a dumb movie with fast cars that was overall just a bit of fun. for now it can just sit in my decent rankings.
Rated 22 Apr 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 18 Apr 2010
73
36th
Ridiculous fun. It's stupid but Gleason, Field and Reynolds are entertaining and that's more than enough.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
40
29th
Kind of amusing, and unashamedly dumb. Entertaining car stunts aside not too much to admire in reality.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
thedo666thedo666
Rated 30 May 2008
75
43rd
Perfect for a sunday afternoon
Rated 30 May 2008
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 06 Sep 2007
80
61st
Absurdly entertaining. Jackie Gleason is hilarious and tremendously quotable, and I love the idea that every man, woman, and child in that era seems to have a CB handle.
Rated 06 Sep 2007
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 02 Mar 2007
66
42nd
Do you see this, 1990's onward? This is how to make a stupid film fun. You put a Trans-am and Burt Reynolds in it! (Warning: this may not work for all films. Although it couldn't have hurt for the Matrix sequels)
Rated 02 Mar 2007
bigmacBig_Mac
Rated 27 Feb 2007
74
67th
Burt Reynolds may have top billing but Jackie Gleason is the real star and the only thing in the film that doesn't appear horribly dated.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 25 Oct 2024
72
78th
The most fun to be had in this movie is the colorful banter between its whimsical cast of characters and the fun slapstick they play with car chases. There's no real meat to anything it does beyond that being the embodiment of southern America's personality and cultural vibes so it probably doesn't land for a lot of people for that reason. But hell, I don't think it reaches for any high and I'm content with a film that just wants to embrace its personality and have fun with it.
Rated 25 Oct 2024
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 24 Jul 2024
35
20th
So, as a car nut this was required viewing. But 50 years later it's basically a student film, and not a great one. Just '70s hijinks.
Rated 24 Jul 2024
chamberlain_farleyChamberlain Farley
Rated 01 Mar 2024
100
75th
As a someone who loves machines, opening with an engine sound and truck parts was amazing for me. I like whole movie
Rated 01 Mar 2024
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 31 Jul 2023
80
72nd
I liked this way more than I thought I would. It's not a substantial movie by any means, but it's made with such infectious joy that I found it very difficult not to thoroughly enjoy. With about 20 minutes to go it starts feeling a bit repetitive, but the good will it has built up to that point sustains it to the end. All of the actors seem to be having a great time, and Gleason in particular is chewing ALL of the scenery as the bumbling Sheriff. Just fun.
Rated 31 Jul 2023
teftef
Rated 19 Jun 2023
80
54th
Drags a bit in the second half and even when this was filmed this vision of America was a lie. Still, the lie is fun and weirdly touching.
Rated 19 Jun 2023
ccslickerccslicker
Rated 08 Jun 2023
70
24th
A terrible film and an incredible movie
Rated 08 Jun 2023
jsoundsJSounds
Rated 10 Apr 2023
67
47th
It's a fun movie. It's a good time, with lots of charming humour.
Rated 10 Apr 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 29 Aug 2022
80
48th
I like car chases and hot men
Rated 29 Aug 2022
biggerkevinbiggerkevin
Rated 11 Jan 2022
3
27th
Reynolds is endlessly charming and everything Gleason does here is hilarious, but by the third or fourth evaded police road block I was definitely checking to see how much time was left.
Rated 11 Jan 2022
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 08 Jun 2021
53
27th
Only The Sheriff and his son makes this film interesting and enjoyable. Otherwise it's quite dull.
Rated 08 Jun 2021
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 23 Jul 2020
90
57th
It is definitely a classic. Sometimes people get weird about the redneck shit, though.
Rated 23 Jul 2020
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 09 Jul 2020
65
62nd
Amerikan usulü Organize İşler. Teksas'tan bira kaçakçılığı yapan 1 tır şoförü ve arkadaşı, yolda gelinlik giyen bir kız görür. Yol macerası olarak keyifli 1 komedi. Burt Reynolds ve Sally Field iyi ikili olmuşlar. Filmin sonucu olarak ABD halkı, kanunlardaki baskının intikamını polislerden çıkarmış. Geçmişte de gelecekte de polisleri sevmiyorlar. Filmin sonunda, haydutumuz kızı, polislerden kaçırıyor. Sanırım altıma kaçırdım. Sıçmadığına dua et
Rated 09 Jul 2020
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 20 Apr 2020
85
59th
Viewed April 19, 2020.
Rated 20 Apr 2020
kavuKavu
Rated 22 Sep 2019
64
37th
Entertaining, if a bit light on content. Reynolds and Field do a good job.
Rated 22 Sep 2019
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 10 Mar 2019
35
9th
eğlenceli bir yarım saatlik film belki çıkar bu 90 dakikalık yığından. ama bu haliyle birkaç cümle hariç nasıl ikonikleşmiş anlamak mümkün değil.
Rated 10 Mar 2019
nobambanobamba
Rated 13 Oct 2018
85
92nd
Very fun and Sally Field is a treasure.
Rated 13 Oct 2018
newtothelytenewtothelyte
Rated 02 Oct 2018
47
2nd
Breaker breaker 3-9, this is newtothelyte. I'm looking for a competent editor, I've just been through 96 minutes of shit and was wondering if anyone could help me out....... If I never saw this movie again I would be okay with that. It's thin on plot, comedic timing, and competent editing. I didn't go into this expecting to be blown away, but I also wasnt expecting to dislike it as much as I did. The absurd network of CB radio criminals really put me off.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
glm01glm01
Rated 06 Jan 2013
74
48th
73.500
Rated 06 Jan 2013
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 30 May 2012
71
31st
This movie is mostly car chases and silly scenes. Most of the car chases are fun and it is only near the end of the movie that they start to get old. If you are looking for something mindless then you might enjoy this one.
Rated 30 May 2012
jodamicojodamico
Rated 12 Aug 2011
79
73rd
Rules.
Rated 12 Aug 2011
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 06 Aug 2011
76
37th
A simple premise that entertains thanks to fun characters and a fully realized road culture setting. I'd watch it again for a laugh.
Rated 06 Aug 2011
zapperlifeZapperLife
Rated 15 Jun 2011
28
22nd
Revisited (2)
Rated 15 Jun 2011
glmglm
Rated 07 Jan 2011
75
55th
75.000
Rated 07 Jan 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 19 Oct 2010
67
57th
Man oh man did I want to be the bandit. Gleason is hilarious.
Rated 19 Oct 2010
jixbyjixby
Rated 20 Feb 2010
85
66th
Dam this is a good movie
Rated 20 Feb 2010
ephedrinephedrin
Rated 06 Feb 2010
70
74th
I like wireless messages between vechicles.
Rated 06 Feb 2010
garethmgarethm
Rated 27 Oct 2009
70
31st
Good simple honest comedy, ridiculous characters and superb car chases with cop cars crashing into just about everything. Years later you think Burt Reynolds you think Smokey and the Bandit. Top afternoon viewing !
Rated 27 Oct 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 27 Feb 2009
95
93rd
One of my all-time favorite comedies. Gleason steals this film as Buford T. Justice. The sequels are trash, but this one is well worth seeing. Recommened.
Rated 27 Feb 2009
jonnycrumleyjonnycrumley
Rated 15 Oct 2008
87
56th
Great fun. Burt Reynolds is wonderful as the bandit and Jackie Gleason is hilarious as his nemesis.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 11 Jul 2008
65
46th
Childhood memories give this one most of the points.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 26 Aug 2007
22
23rd
ok
Rated 26 Aug 2007
warmachineWarMachine
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
61st
classic
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ripviciousripvicious
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
87th
Beer, Fast Car, Police Chase, Runaway Bride, Bar Fight what else can you ask for.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sherbertsherbert
Rated 01 Jan 2007
80
57th
fun
Rated 01 Jan 2007

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