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Cook County

2009Movie1 h 33 minNR

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
David Pomes
Written by
David Pomes
Music by
Scott Szabo

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Facts

March 26, 2009 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
March 26, 2009
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$700,000
Box office
$17,977
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Cook County?"

Questions about Cook County

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cook County?

In the United States, Cook County streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Cook County worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (41).

Will I feel good after watching Cook County?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Cook County plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.