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Holy Smoke

R19991h 55mJane Campion
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 47% · Metacritic 57

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"He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!"

While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.

ComedyDrama
AustraliaAdulteryJealousyTouristCultRacistGuruReligionBrainwashingIndia

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Frequently asked questions

What is Holy Smoke (1999) about?

While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.

Who stars in Holy Smoke?

Holy Smoke stars Kate Winslet (Ruth Barron), Harvey Keitel (PJ Waters), Julie Hamilton (Mum), Sophie Lee (Yvonne), Dan Wyllie (Robbie). The film was directed by Jane Campion.

How long is Holy Smoke?

Holy Smoke has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is Holy Smoke worth watching?

Holy Smoke holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 47. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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