A Cooler Climate

1999·Movie
1h 39min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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A Cooler Climate fingerprint

Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Envy. Fidelity. Outrage....the start of a beautiful friendship.

Iris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the women.
Character-Driven DramaIntergenerational FriendshipPost-Divorce LifeSocial RealismEmotional JourneyQuietly ObservationalMature ThemesRelationship-FocusedFemale Friendship

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is A Cooler Climate worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Cooler Climate rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Cooler Climate?

1 h 39 min

A Cooler Climate runs 1 h 39 min.

Is A Cooler Climate based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Cooler Climate?

Critics60
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see A Cooler Climate much the same way.

What language is A Cooler Climate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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