Smoke & Mirrors
2016, Spanish. Directed by Alberto Rodríguez.
The incredible true story of the man who fooled an entire country
A tale of cheats and impostors, taking its inspiration from true facts and from one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades: the spy Francisco Paesa.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alberto RodríguezDirector
- Eduard FernándezFrancisco Paesa
- Carlos SantosLuis Roldán
- Jose CoronadoJesús Camoes (as Jose Coronado)
- Marta EturaNieves Fernández Puerto
- Itziar AtienzaLand stewardess
- Christian StammHans
- Craig StevensonGeorges Starckman
- Luis CallejoJuan Alberto Belloch
- Emilio Gutiérrez CabaOsorno
- Pedro CasablancLawyer
- Philippe RebbotPinaud
- Jimmy ShawInverter 3
Details
- Released
- 23 September 2016
- Original title
- El hombre de las mil caras
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Alberto Rodríguez, Rafael Cobos
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What Smoke & Mirrors is based on
Smoke & Mirrors is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Smoke & Mirrors: quick answers
Is Smoke & Mirrors worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Smoke & Mirrors?
Smoke & Mirrors runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Smoke & Mirrors have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Smoke & Mirrors. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Smoke & Mirrors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Smoke & Mirrors yet.
Which OTT platform is Smoke & Mirrors on?
Smoke & Mirrors isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smoke & Mirrors?
If you liked Smoke & Mirrors, try Breach, Official Secrets, Snowden.
Who directed Smoke & Mirrors?
Smoke & Mirrors (2016) was directed by Alberto Rodríguez and stars Eduard Fernández, Carlos Santos, Jose Coronado.
What is Smoke & Mirrors based on?
Smoke & Mirrors is based on a true story.