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Smithereens (1982)

English film directed by Susan Seidelman

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 30m 90 min
Released
19 November 1982
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Smithereens has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 19 November 1982. It is directed by Susan Seidelman and stars Richard Hell.

Cast and crew

Written by
Peter Askin
Produced by
Susan Seidelman
Distribution
New Line Cinema

Box office, awards and more

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
New York City

Release and where to watch

In theatres
19 November 1982
First shown
18 May 1982 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Smithereens?

Smithereens has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes, or 90 min.

When did Smithereens release?

Smithereens released on 19 November 1982.

Who directed Smithereens?

Smithereens is directed by Susan Seidelman.

What is Smithereens rated in the US?

Smithereens is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.