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Cool Runnings

Play trailer Poster for Cool Runnings PG Released Oct 1, 1993 1h 37m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Four Jamaican bobsledders dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, despite never having seen snow. With the help of a disgraced former champion desperate to redeem himself, the Jamaicans set out to become worthy of Olympic selection, and go all out for glory.
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Cool Runnings rises above its formulaic sports-movie themes with charming performances, light humor, and uplifting tone.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times [A] sweet-natured, high-spirited comedy, that rare movie that plays effectively to all ages. Mar 17, 2020 Full Review Angie Errigo Empire Magazine Cheesy? Certainly. But strong performaces and a heart-warming storyline make this a winner. Rated: 3/5 Mar 16, 2020 Full Review David Anthony AV Club Though it certainly has faults, which only the extremely nostalgic could ignore, the film bests its contemporaries through its ability to unite childlike comedy and adult concerns without ever obscuring one with the other. Mar 16, 2020 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine A brightly optimistic and warmly funny comedy, with solid performances and a no-nonsense visual approach that emphasises story over spectacle. Rated: 7/10 Apr 28, 2020 Full Review People Staff People Magazine ... mildly amusing but overly calculated comedy... Mar 17, 2020 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times Admittedly, it's a little predictable and patronising at times, but the eager performances of John Candy and his charges carry the day. Rated: 4/5 Mar 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Harper C. Funny sports film with a spectacular performances by the main actors Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Xander M really fun family movie! it's so well made and such great characters! it's hilarious and it's based on true events Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Finnegan H I feel the acting could use a bit of work but other than that this is an inspiring movie that everyone from any age should watch.(Also has great comedy.) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/10/25 Full Review Dennis D An AMAZING movie, AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Ed R Great movie with a humorous twist that follows a true story of Jamaica making it to the Olympics for bobsledding. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Sam D Good movie and good everything Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Four Jamaican bobsledders dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, despite never having seen snow. With the help of a disgraced former champion desperate to redeem himself, the Jamaicans set out to become worthy of Olympic selection, and go all out for glory.
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Producer
Dawn Steel
Screenwriter
Lynn Siefert, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Gativideo
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$68.8M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround
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