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Benjamin Smoke (2000): Ratings & Box Office

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Benjamin Smoke is a 2000 documentary directed by Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $37,111 worldwide. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$37.1K
Metascore
71
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Benjamin Smoke (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Directors
Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Benjamin Smoke About?

The premise of Benjamin Smoke without spoilers.

In Atlanta’s vibrant Cabbagetown neighborhood lives Benjamin Smoke, a captivating and unconventional figure. He’s embraced a life of artistic expression and personal liberation, rejecting traditional norms as a "drag-queen, speed-freak, renegade." Benjamin’s unique existence is a blend of provocative performance and heartfelt emotion, a testament to his pursuit of freedom and individuality.

Benjamin Smoke Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • gay interest
  • singer songwriter
  • rock musician
  • time lapse photography
  • drag
  • atlanta georgia
  • aids
  • homosexuality
  • interview
  • homosexual
  • character name in title
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Crew

The Director of Benjamin Smoke

Directed by Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen.

From the directors

More from Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen

More films directed by Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen, best-rated first: Museum Hours, Counting, Chain and Little, Big, and Far.

Ratings

Benjamin Smoke Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Benjamin Smoke 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Benjamin Smoke Box Office

Benjamin Smoke grossed $37,111 worldwide.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$37.1K

US & Canada
$37.1K
Videos

Benjamin Smoke Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Benjamin Smoke.

Jem Cohen & Peter Sillen - Benjamin Smoke (2000).

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FAQ

Benjamin Smoke FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Benjamin Smoke, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Benjamin Smoke?

Benjamin Smoke runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Benjamin Smoke released?

Benjamin Smoke was released on July 21, 2000.

Who directed Benjamin Smoke?

Benjamin Smoke was directed by Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen.

More films by Jem Cohen

How much did Benjamin Smoke make at the box office?

Benjamin Smoke grossed $37,111 worldwide.

How is Benjamin Smoke rated?

Benjamin Smoke has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 43% on TMDB.

Does Benjamin Smoke have a post-credit scene?

No. Benjamin Smoke has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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