---
title: "Romance & Cigarettes"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-cigarettes-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13994
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Romance & Cigarettes (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-cigarettes-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Romance & Cigarettes is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Comedy, Music, Romance. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Icon Entertainment International, GreeneStreet Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ironworker's life is thrown into upheaval when he starts an affair with a younger woman."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique musical comedy romance style
- Explores complex family dynamics and difficult decisions

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with infidelity and marital conflict
- May not appeal to viewers seeking traditional storytelling
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes regarding marital infidelity and family conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, music, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-cigarettes-2005#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Turturro
- **Networks / Studios**: United Artists, Icon Entertainment International, GreeneStreet Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Gandolfini** as *Nick Murder*
- **Susan Sarandon** as *Kitty Kane*
- **Kate Winslet** as *Tula*
- **Steve Buscemi** as *Angelo*
- **Bobby Cannavale** as *Fryburg*
- **Mandy Moore** as *Baby*
- **Mary-Louise Parker** as *Constance*
- **Aida Turturro** as *Rosebud*
- **Christopher Walken** as *Cousin Bo*
- **Suzy Eddie Izzard** as *Gene Vincent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Romance & Cigarettes?
The film was released in 2005.

### Q: What is Nick's profession?
Nick works as an ironworker.

### Q: Who does Nick live with?
Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and their three daughters.

### Q: What disrupts Nick's home life?
Nick meets a significantly younger woman named Tula and starts an affair with her.

### Q: How does Kitty react to the affair?
Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, forcing him to make difficult decisions.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Romance & Cigarettes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13994)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*