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Chill Factor

1999Movie1 h 41 minR

Comedy
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic336.3Rotten Tomatoes10%31%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic336.3Rotten Tomatoes10%31%

Summary

A store clerk and an ice cream truck driver are thrown together when a dying scientist entrusts them with a deadly chemical kept in ice. This chemical will kill every living thing once it melts.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares, big ideas or romance.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Hugh Johnson
Written by
Drew Gitlin, Mike Cheda
Produced by
James G. Robinson
Music by
Hans Zimmer, John Powell

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Facts

September 1, 1999 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
September 1, 1999
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$34 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Lecture, Almighty Janitor, Idiot Ball +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Chill Factor?"

Questions about Chill Factor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chill Factor?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Chill Factor is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Chill Factor worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (22).

Will Chill Factor make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Chill Factor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Chill Factor a box office flop?

Budget$34 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $34 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What tropes does Chill Factor use?

Chekhov's LectureAlmighty JanitorIdiot BallJerkassAction SurvivorTragic VillainBody HorrorRidiculously Potent ExplosiveMy God, What Have I Done?Big BadHostage for MacGuffinDude, Where's My Reward?and 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Lecture, Almighty Janitor, and Idiot Ball.