Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- broad
- absurdist
- energetic
- retro comedy night
- road movie marathon
What critics said
Critics overwhelmingly found the sequel a weak, padded imitation whose random stunts, thin storyline, and lack of the original’s fun undermine the car-chase comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Buford T. Justice drives across the country while chasing the substitute Bandit during the promotional seafood run.
The film’s central appeal is a succession of car chases, smashups, near-misses, and broad driving gags.
The Bandit is unavailable, so Cletus takes his place and Buford remains the pursuing sheriff.
Big Enos and Little Enos use their seafood restaurant promotion to initiate the cross-country challenge.
Films like Smokey and the Bandit Part 3, and why
Smokey and the Bandit
vehicle-centered chase comedy with broad Southern humor and escalating roadside stunts
The Cannonball Run
comic cross-country pursuit built around cars, police pursuit, and irreverent set pieces
The Gumball Rally
fast-paced road comedy combining law enforcement pursuit, slapstick, and automotive spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Release Date
- 1983-08-12
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 4.4 / 10 (186)
Cast
- Jackie Gleason
- Jerry Reed
- Paul Williams
- Pat McCormick
- Mike Henry
- Colleen Camp
- Faith Minton
- Burt Reynolds
- Sharon Anderson
- Silvia Arana
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 about?
- A substitute Bandit and a relentless Texas sheriff collide in a broad, vehicle-smashing cross-country comedy chase.
- What is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 as mild.
- What did critics think of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
- Critics overwhelmingly found the sequel a weak, padded imitation whose random stunts, thin storyline, and lack of the original’s fun undermine the car-chase comedy.
- Which films are like Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
- Films with a similar feel include Smokey and the Bandit, The Cannonball Run, and The Gumball Rally.
- How long is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
- Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
- In United States, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
