Smoke

"Smoke" is a comedy-drama film that follows the lives of several individuals who are connected through their patronage of a small Brooklyn tobacconist store managed by Auggie. The film explores themes of identity, family, and redemption as the characters navigate their personal struggles and relationships. Auggie takes photographs of the store every morning, which he considers his "life's work," and writer Paul Benjamin becomes fascinated with the photos and begins to slow down his own life. The film features an ensemble cast, including Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, and Harold Perrineau Jr., and was critically acclaimed for its unique blend of humor and depth.

You can stream Smoke on: The Criterion Channel

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Smoke include Forrest Gump, The Family Man, Dr. T & the Women, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, The Brothers McMullen, My Girl.