Movie

Smithereens

“She was a legend in her own mind.”

★ 6.5(47)19821h 34m

Smithereens is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Susan Seidelman
Release date: 1982-11-09
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Domestic Productions

Smithereens — trailer

About Smithereens

Smithereens is a 1982 movie in the Drama, Music and Romance genres, directed by Susan Seidelman, starring Susan Berman, Brad Rijn and Richard Hell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Smithereens in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.

Cast

Susan Berman

Wren

Brad Rijn

Paul

Richard Hell

Eric

Nada Despotovich

Cecile

Roger Jett

Billy (Eric's Roommate)

Kitty Summerall

Eric's Wife

Joni Ruth White

Landlady

D.J. O'Neill

Joel Rooks

Xerox Boss

Pamela Speed

Terry

Tom Cherwin

Mike

Edie Schecter

Christine

Themes & keywords

punk rockwildlifevagabondfree spiritlate nightvisceralwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Smithereens in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Smithereens on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Smithereens on Netflix?+

Smithereens is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How long is Smithereens?+

Smithereens has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Smithereens?+

Smithereens stars Susan Berman, Brad Rijn, Richard Hell, Nada Despotovich and Roger Jett.

When did Smithereens come out?+

Smithereens is a 1982 movie directed by Susan Seidelman.

What genre is Smithereens?+

Smithereens is Drama, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Smithereens?+

Smithereens was directed by Susan Seidelman.