# Thank You for Smoking (2005)

> A silver-tongued tobacco lobbyist turns public outrage, political opposition, and personal scandal into material for his next persuasive argument.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4578

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Jason Reitman
- Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427944/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, cynical, lazy sunday, political movie night

## Synopsis

A sharp-witted lobbyist navigates the murky waters of corporate ethics and personal dilemmas in a world where smoking is both a vice and a livelihood.

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