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Cool Runnings (1993)

โ€œOne dream. Four Jamaicans. Twenty below zero.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 2,365 votes 1h 38m pg ComedyAdventureDrama

#49 of 97 films from 1993 #872 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jon Turteltaub ยท Written by Lynn Siefert, Michael Ritchie, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg

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Overview

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.

Cast

Leonas Derice Bannock
Doug E. Dougas Sanka Coffie
Rawle D. Lewisas Junior Bevil
Malik Yobaas Yul Brenner
John Candyas Irv
Raymond J. Barryas Kurt Hemphill
Peter Outerbridgeas Josef Grool
Paul Cล“uras Roger
Larry Gilmanas Larry
Charles Hyattas Whitby Bevil, Sr.
Winston Stonaas Coolidge
Bertina Macauleyas Joy Bannock
Pauline Stone Myrieas Momma Coffie
Kristoffer Cooperas Winston

Facts

Release dateOctober 1, 1993
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$154,856,263 (11.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0106611

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Questions

How long is Cool Runnings?
Cool Runnings runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Cool Runnings worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,365 votes, which places it #49 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 51%) and #872 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Cool Runnings?
Cool Runnings was directed by Jon Turteltaub. Other well-rated titles by the same director: While You Were Sleeping (1995), The Kid (2000), National Treasure (2004).
Who stars in Cool Runnings?
Leon as Derice Bannock; Doug E. Doug as Sanka Coffie; Rawle D. Lewis as Junior Bevil; Malik Yoba as Yul Brenner; John Candy as Irv; Raymond J. Barry as Kurt Hemphill.
What is Cool Runnings rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cool Runnings?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82533.

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