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Cold in July

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2014 | 109 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $427K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 220K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jim Mickle

  • Michael C. HallRichard Dane
  • Don JohnsonJim Bob
  • Sam ShepardRussell
  • Vinessa ShawAnn Dane
  • Nick DamiciRay Price
  • Wyatt RussellFreddy
  • Lanny FlahertyJack Crow
  • Brianda AgramonteYoung Latina Girl on Tape
  • Tim LajcikMex
  • Brogan HallJordan Dane