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A Cool, Dry Place

1998Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes54%59%

A moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

love, sex and starting over...

Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.

Feels like

  • Indie Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Quiet Emotional Realism
  • Parent-Child Bond
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Subtle Social Commentary
  • Bittersweet Resolution

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
John N. Smith
Written by
Matthew McDuffie, Michael Grant Jaffe
Produced by
Katie Jacobs, Gail Mutrux
Music by
Curt Sobel

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Facts

April 3, 1998 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
April 3, 1998
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
23 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Cool, Dry Place?"

Questions about A Cool, Dry Place

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Where can I stream A Cool, Dry Place?

Hoopla

In the United States, A Cool, Dry Place is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is A Cool, Dry Place worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 54%).

Is A Cool, Dry Place okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Cool, Dry Place good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Cool, Dry Place plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.