Smokey and the Bandit Movies: Release Order
The Smokey and the Bandit trilogy represents 1970s-80s car chase entertainment, starring Burt Reynolds as the charismatic Bandit and Jackie Gleason as the unforgettable Sheriff Buford T. Justice. The first two films follow the classic formula of cross-country runs with the law in hot pursuit, featuring memorable characters, spectacular stunts, and plenty of Southern charm.
Part 3 shifts focus significantly, with Jerry Reed taking over the Bandit role while Reynolds appears only in a cameo. The tone and approach change considerably, making it feel quite different from its predecessors and not living up to them.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Smokey and the Bandit
A race car driver attempts to smuggle a truckload of beer from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a runaway bride along the way while being pursued by a relentless sheriff.
Smokey and the Bandit II
The Bandit embarks on another wild cross-country adventure, this time hauling an elephant from Florida to Texas while being relentlessly pursued by the determined Sheriff Buford T. Justice.
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
The Bandit comes out of hiding to help promote a restaurant, but must evade his old nemesis Sheriff Buford T. Justice who is hot on his trail. This third installment follows the cat-and-mouse chase between the legendary outlaw and the determined lawman.
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