Holy Smoke

Directed by Jane Campion
R
1999    1h 55mDrama, Comedy
5.947%47%5.7
Ruth's been brainwashed by a guru in Delhi, India. Her parents in Sydney hire a specialist in reversing this. Ruth is tricked to return to Australia and is isolated in an outback cabin with the specialist. It gets messy.
  • Kate WinsletRuth Barron
  • Harvey KeitelPJ Waters
  • Julie HamiltonMum
  • Sophie LeeYvonne
  • Dan WyllieRobbie
  • Paul GoddardTim
  • Tim RobertsonDad
  • George MangosYanni
  • Kerry WalkerPuss
  • Leslie DaymanBill-Bill
  • Samantha MurrayPrue
  • Sandy GutmanStan
  • Simon AndersonFabio
  • Pam GrierCarol
  • Robert LeeCult Video Reporter
  • Geneviève LemonRahi
  • Marshall Applewhite
  • Dhritiman ChatterjeeChidaatma Baba
  • Tamsin CarrollJodie
  • Eric SchusslerCult Video Reporter

Holy Smoke Ratings & Reviews

  • soloworxOctober 14, 2025
    Weird movie but what do I care as long as Kate Winslet is in it: young, real and often naked? Seriously, Harvey and Kate’s characters have an unusual relationship that’s difficult to fathom but somehow works to a degree.

Holy Smoke Trivia

Holy Smoke was released on November 24, 1999.

Holy Smoke was directed by Jane Campion.

Holy Smoke has a runtime of 1h 55m.

Holy Smoke was produced by Mark Turnbull, Tabrez Noorani, Jan Chapman.

The key characters in Holy Smoke are Ruth Barron (Kate Winslet), PJ Waters (Harvey Keitel), Mum (Julie Hamilton).

Holy Smoke is rated R.

Holy Smoke is a Drama, Comedy film.

Holy Smoke has an audience rating of 4.7 out of 10.

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