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Cook County

2009·Movie
1h 33min·NR
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Living in a small town amongst a house full of crystal meth abusers, 17-year-old Abe wrestles to beat a meth addiction while struggling to protect himself and his young niece from his abusive uncle Bump. When Sonny returns home from prison seeking redemption for his son Abe, the two must navigate the treacherous waters created by Bump, who will do almost anything to maintain a dangerous lifestyle fueled by crystal meth.
Gritty Addiction DramaRural CrimeFamily DysfunctionRedemption ArcSocial RealismIntense Character StudyBleak & UnflinchingSurvival DramaAbusive Relationships

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cook County

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Where can I stream Cook County legally?

Cook County is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cook County worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cook County rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Cook County?

1 h 33 min

Cook County runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cook County?

Critics41
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Cook County higher (69) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Cook County a box office hit?

Budget$700,000
Box office$17,977

No. It cost about $700,000 to make and earned $17,977 worldwide, 3% of its budget.

What language is Cook County in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cook County?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cook County in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.