Smokey and the Bandit
1977, English. Directed by Hal Needham.
"What we have here is a total lack of respect for the law!"
A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 850 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Smokey and the Bandit
Smokey and the Bandit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Mandell, James Lee Barrett, Charles Shyer
- Budget
- $4.3M
- Box office
- $127M
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Smokey and the Bandit: quick answers
What comes after Smokey and the Bandit?
Next in the series: Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) and Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983).
Is Smokey and the Bandit worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 850 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Smokey and the Bandit?
Smokey and the Bandit runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Smokey and the Bandit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Smokey and the Bandit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Smokey and the Bandit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Smokey and the Bandit is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Smokey and the Bandit on?
Smokey and the Bandit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smokey and the Bandit?
If you liked Smokey and the Bandit, try Smokey and the Bandit II, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3, Convoy.
Who directed Smokey and the Bandit?
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) was directed by Hal Needham and stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed.