When the Smoke Clears
2008, English. Directed by Michael Shahin.
When the smoke clears is the story of three childhood friends and the year that will dramatically change their lives. The story opens with a flashback to the first time the three try drugs, and then zooms forward to them in their current setting as roommates. The story follows each one down their separate paths, Chris struggles to stay sane in his current surrounding, Shawn becomes more and more a drug addict, and Raymond becomes more ruthless as he loses ties to family.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 24 June 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Shahin
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How long is When the Smoke Clears?
When the Smoke Clears runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is When the Smoke Clears on?
When the Smoke Clears isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Smoke Clears?
If you liked When the Smoke Clears, try The Nest, Eleanor the Great, The Kindness of Strangers.
Who directed When the Smoke Clears?
When the Smoke Clears (2008) was directed by Michael Shahin and stars Devin Bowie, Cuffs, Jaz Garewal.