The Cooler

2003·Movie
1h 41min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic696.9Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Cooler fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.
Character-Driven DramaLas Vegas UnderworldRedemptive RomanceMoral AmbiguityMelancholic ToneTough Luck StoryCasino CultureGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Richard L. Fox, Wayne Kramer, Rebecca Poulos
Written by:
Frank Hannah, Wayne Kramer
Produced by:
Amanda Mackey, Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Sig De Miguel
Composed by:
Mark Isham, Jon Taylor, Howard London

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Cooler

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Where can I stream The Cooler legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuPluto TVStarzAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+Tubi TV

The Cooler is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cooler worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cooler rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is The Cooler?

1 h 41 min

The Cooler runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cooler?

Critics69
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Cooler much the same way.

Was The Cooler a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is The Cooler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cooler?

24ATAUBECACHCZDEDKFIGBGGHUIEIN+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cooler in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cooler use?

Only Sane ManDeath by IronyIdealized SexMale Frontal NudityKick the DogBeauty Is Never TarnishedChildhood FriendsIt's All My FaultThe Grunting OrgasmRomantic Fake–Real TurnThe JinxThose Two Guysand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 storytelling tropes for The Cooler, including Only Sane Man, Death by Irony, Idealized Sex.

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