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The Cold Light of Day

2012Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

Thriller
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic223.9Rotten Tomatoes4%28%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic223.9Rotten Tomatoes4%28%

Summary

After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Mabrouk El Mechri
Written by
Scott Wiper, John Petro
Produced by
Trevor Macy, Marc D. Evans
Music by
Lucas Vidal

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Facts

April 4, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
April 4, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Spain, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
71 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cold Light of Day?"

Questions about The Cold Light of Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cold Light of Day?

PlexfuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaYouTube TVFandango at Home FreeFawesome

In the United States, The Cold Light of Day streams on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Lionsgate+, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is The Cold Light of Day worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4.9, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 22). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is The Cold Light of Day okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Cold Light of Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Cold Light of Day a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.