Smokin' Aces (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Smokin' Aces is a 2007 action thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta and Jeremy Piven. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $57.2 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $17M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Smokin' Aces About?
The premise of Smokin' Aces without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-time con artist finds himself in FBI protection after agreeing to testify against a ruthless Vegas mob boss. Suddenly, he's thrust into a dangerous situation as bounty hunters, gangsters, and double-crossing figures descend on Lake Tahoe. The stakes escalate quickly in a chaotic and action-packed scenario where everyone is after him, creating a hilarious and unpredictable free-for-all.
Smokin' Aces Cast
Ryan Reynolds leads the cast, with Ray Liotta and Jeremy Piven. Directed by Joe Carnahan.
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Director Joe Carnahan
More from Joe Carnahan
More films directed by Joe Carnahan, best-rated first: Boss Level, Copshop, Narc and The Grey.
Smokin' Aces Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Smokin' Aces 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 65% User score
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Smokin' Aces Plot Summary
What happens in Smokin' Aces from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Las Vegas magician and aspiring gangster Buddy “Aces” Israel finds himself in hiding at a hotel in Lake Tahoe while his agent negotiates a potential immunity deal with FBI Deputy Director Stanley Locke. Unbeknownst to him, the situation becomes dire when the ailing mob boss Primo Sparazza places a staggering $1 million bounty on his head, dispatching a mysterious figure known as “the Swede” to claim Israel’s heart. As the tension rises, a ruthless array of assassins competes for this reward, including the cunning master of disguise Lazlo Soot, deadly hitwomen Sharice Watters and Georgia Sykes, mercenary Pasquale Acosta, and the psychotic neo-Nazi brothers Darwin, Jeeves, and Lester Tremor.
Full summary
The whole story of Smokin' Aces, scene by scene
Smokin' Aces Box Office & Budget
Smokin' Aces grossed $57.2 million worldwide on a $17 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $35.8 million came from the US and Canada and $21.4 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.2M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35.8M
- International
- $21.4M
- Budget
- $17M
Smokin' Aces Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Smokin' Aces.
How Well Do You Know Smokin' Aces?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary reason Buddy 'Aces' Israel is hiding out in the hotel?
Cars in Smokin' Aces
17 cars on screen, including the 2006 Chrysler 300 and the 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
Smokin' Aces Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Smokin Aces” and “Smoking Aces”.
- Also known as
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- Smokin Aces
- Smoking Aces
- Smokin' Aces 1
- La última carta
- Carré d'As
- Mise à prix
- 五路追杀令1
- 五路追殺令1
- 皇牌追殺令1
- Ases calientes
- Tehlikeli Aslar
- Mi$e à prix
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- Козырные тузы
- Füstölgő ászok
- Um Trunfo na Manga
- 五路追杀令
- As w Rękawie
- Димящи аса
- Sejmi eso
- לחסל את האס
- Άσσος στο μανίκι
- A Última Cartada
- 스모킹 에이스
- Coup fumant
- 五路追殺令
- Așii din mânecă
- Козирні тузи
- Cuộc Chiến Băng Đảng
- Rūkstantys tūzai
- スモーキン・エース/暗殺者がいっぱい
- 皇牌追殺令
- ดวลเดือด ล้างเลือดมาเฟีย
- As u rukavu
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Smokin' Aces FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Smokin' Aces, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Smokin' Aces?
Smokin' Aces runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Smokin' Aces released?
Smokin' Aces was released on January 26, 2007.
Who directed Smokin' Aces?
Smokin' Aces was directed by Joe Carnahan.
More films by Joe Carnahan Who is in the cast of Smokin' Aces?
Smokin' Aces stars Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta and Jeremy Piven.
How much did Smokin' Aces make at the box office?
Smokin' Aces grossed $57.2 million worldwide ($35.8 million domestic, $21.4 million international) on a budget of $17 million.
How is Smokin' Aces rated?
Smokin' Aces has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Smokin' Aces have a post-credit scene?
No. Smokin' Aces has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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