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Cookie's Fortune

1999Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic717.0Rotten Tomatoes86%66%

A slow-burning, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Welcome to Holly Springs... home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas.

Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.

Feels like

  • Southern Charm
  • Small Town Secrets
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Character-Driven
  • Quirky Comedy-Drama
  • Intrigue & Mystery
  • Family Bonds
  • Gentle Humor

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Robert Altman
Written by
Anne Rapp
Produced by
Robert Altman, Ernst Etchie Stroh
Music by
Dave Stewart

Everyone

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Facts

March 24, 1999 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
March 24, 1999
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Hereditary Suicide, Clueless Deputy, Running Gag +9

  • Hereditary Suicide
  • Clueless Deputy
  • Running Gag
  • Quirky Town
  • Never Suicide
  • Easter Episode
  • Brainless Beauty
  • Womanchild
  • Swallow the Key
  • Family Relationship Switcheroo
  • AB Negative
  • Luke, I Am Your Father

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cookie's Fortune?"

Questions about Cookie's Fortune

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cookie's Fortune?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cookie's Fortune from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cookie's Fortune worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Cookie's Fortune okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Will Cookie's Fortune make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Cookie's Fortune plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Cookie's Fortune use?

Hereditary SuicideClueless DeputyRunning GagQuirky TownNever SuicideEaster EpisodeBrainless BeautyWomanchildSwallow the KeyFamily Relationship SwitcherooAB NegativeLuke, I Am Your Fatherand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Hereditary Suicide, Clueless Deputy, and Running Gag.