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Romance & Cigarettes (2007): Cast, Ratings & Plot

Romance & Cigarettes (2007) movie poster

Romance & Cigarettes is a 2007 comedy musical starring Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Metascore
55
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Romance & Cigarettes (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Musical
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Romance & Cigarettes About?

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

A darkly comedic musical, the film follows Nick Murder whose affair with the captivating Tula ignites a series of events that threaten to destroy his marriage. His long-suffering wife, Kitty, is forced to confront the consequences of his betrayal. As the truth emerges, Nick must reckon with the devastation he has caused and ultimately understand the value of the love and respect he previously disregarded.

Romance & Cigarettes Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • sex scene
  • sex addict
  • adultery
  • sex
  • dream
  • redemption
  • arms tied overhead
  • voyeurism
  • cool
  • listening to a radio
  • underwater scene
  • silhouettes having sex
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  • parody comedy
  • cigarette smoking
  • reference to masturbation
  • hose
  • screaming
  • band the musical group
  • obesity
  • poem
  • death
  • church
  • suburb
  • shovel
  • crying
  • ecstasy
  • dog
  • american
  • making out
  • police officer
  • singer
  • petting
  • organist
  • reminiscing
  • riding a bicycle
  • welder
  • singing
  • anger
  • snoring
  • musician
  • rock band
  • snow
  • tape recorder
  • illness
  • fistfight
  • meat cleaver
  • paramedic
  • english girl
  • salesclerk
  • flatulence
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Cast & crew

Romance & Cigarettes Cast

Susan Sarandon leads the cast, with Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini.

Ratings

Romance & Cigarettes Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Romance & Cigarettes 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Romance & Cigarettes Plot Summary

What happens in Romance & Cigarettes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In early 1980s New York, the unraveling relationship between Kitty Kane and her husband Nick takes center stage when she stumbles upon a revealing poem he crafted for his secret lover. This painful discovery shatters their marriage, sending ripples of turmoil throughout their family and the surrounding community. As they grapple with complex topics of love, sex, and pleasure, their inner emotions are brought to life through engaging and intricate musical performances.

Full summary

The whole story of Romance & Cigarettes, scene by scene

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Videos

Romance & Cigarettes Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 1 trailer and 5 clips.

All 6 videos
Romance & Cigarettes (2005) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
  • Clip Romance & Cigarettes clip - Kate Winslet & James Gandolfini
  • Clip Kate Winslet - El Cuarto De Tula - Romance & Cigarettes
  • Clip Kate Winslet Singing - Romance & Cigarettes
  • Clip Piece Of My Heart - Romance & Cigarettes
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Romance & 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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What triggers Kitty Kane to discover her husband's affair?

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FAQ

Romance & Cigarettes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Romance & Cigarettes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Romance & Cigarettes?

Romance & Cigarettes runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Romance & Cigarettes released?

Romance & Cigarettes was released on September 7, 2007.

Who is in the cast of Romance & Cigarettes?

Romance & Cigarettes stars Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini.

How is Romance & Cigarettes rated?

Romance & Cigarettes has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Romance & Cigarettes have a post-credit scene?

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

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