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200 Cigarettes (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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200 Cigarettes is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Risa Bramon Garcia, starring Ben Affleck, Janeane Garofalo and Dave Chappelle. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $6.9 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
worldwide gross
$6.9M
budget
$6M
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200 Cigarettes (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Chinese
Budget
$6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 200 Cigarettes About?

The premise of 200 Cigarettes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As college life comes to an end, a spirited young woman named Xia finds herself in Boston, pursuing a dream of making it in Hollywood. Joined by her quirky best friend Jie, who is also an aspiring actor, they dive into the exciting and chaotic world of filmmaking. They navigate the challenges and opportunities of the city, hoping to create their own unique cinematic experiences and find their place in the industry.

200 Cigarettes Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cigarette smoking
  • pantyhose
  • fishnet pantyhose
  • colored pantyhose
  • new year's eve
  • year 1981
  • new york city
  • miniskirt
  • social circle
  • party
  • friend
  • punk
+38 more
  • bartender
  • artist
  • love
  • scottish
  • performance artist
  • sex
  • punk rock
  • painter
  • disco
  • birthday
  • drink
  • f rated
  • indian restaurant
  • indian musician
  • indian music
  • indian american
  • title directed by female
  • interracial relationship
  • white male black female relationship
  • loft apartment
  • friendship
  • long island new york
  • year 1982
  • self centeredness
  • ensemble cast
  • egoist
  • lower east side manhattan new york city
  • poser
  • morning after
  • stroke of midnight
  • necrophilia
  • macrobiotics
  • ronkonkoma new york
  • watch ring
  • playing pool
  • sleep
  • clumsiness
  • cafe
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Cast & crew

200 Cigarettes Cast

Ben Affleck leads the cast, with Janeane Garofalo and Dave Chappelle. Directed by Risa Bramon Garcia; 8 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

200 Cigarettes Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate 200 Cigarettes 6.0/10.

Plot

200 Cigarettes Plot Summary

What happens in 200 Cigarettes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, 1981, the film immerses viewers in a vibrant night of celebration and romance in the bustling heart of New York City. Monica, eager to impress, organizes a party that she hopes will be the most unforgettable event of the year. However, as the hours slip away, her anxiety mounts—will anyone come to share in her joyous occasion? Just then, Hillary emerges as the only early arrival willing to listen to Monica’s worries.

Full summary

The whole story of 200 Cigarettes, scene by scene

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Box office

200 Cigarettes Box Office & Budget

200 Cigarettes grossed $6.9 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.9M

1.1× its budget

US & Canada
$6.9M
Budget
$6M
Videos

200 Cigarettes Trailers & Videos

The trailer of 200 Cigarettes.

200 Cigarettes Trailer 1999
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 200 Cigarettes?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in 200 Cigarettes

14 cars on screen, including the 1962 Checker Taxicab and the 1982 Dodge Diplomat.

All 14 cars
  • 1962 Checker Taxicab in 200 Cigarettes 1962 Checker Taxicab Main role
  • 1982 Dodge Diplomat in 200 Cigarettes 1982 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
  • Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider in 200 Cigarettes Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Minor role
  • 1977 Buick LeSabre in 200 Cigarettes 1977 Buick LeSabre Background role
Details

200 Cigarettes Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “200本のたばこ” and “Eine Nacht in New York”.

Also known as
  • 200本のたばこ
  • Eine Nacht in New York
  • 200 cigarrillos
  • 200 szál cigi
  • 200 de țigări
  • 200 סיגריות
  • 200 сигарет
  • 200 цигари
  • 200 papierosów
  • 200 Cigarros
  • 비포 뉴 이어
  • 200支香烟
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  • 200 цигарок

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FAQ

200 Cigarettes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of 200 Cigarettes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 200 Cigarettes?

200 Cigarettes runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was 200 Cigarettes released?

200 Cigarettes was released on February 26, 1999.

Who directed 200 Cigarettes?

200 Cigarettes was directed by Risa Bramon Garcia.

Who is in the cast of 200 Cigarettes?

200 Cigarettes stars Ben Affleck, Janeane Garofalo and Dave Chappelle, among 8 credited actors.

How much did 200 Cigarettes make at the box office?

200 Cigarettes grossed $6.9 million worldwide on a budget of $6 million.

How is 200 Cigarettes rated?

200 Cigarettes has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 59% on TMDB.

Does 200 Cigarettes have a post-credit scene?

No. 200 Cigarettes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 200 Cigarettes in?

The original language of 200 Cigarettes is Chinese.

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