Cool Runnings
Seen it?1993 | 98 min | Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it made about 11 times its budget. 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 wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Gran Turismo or Arthur the King, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$155 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 597K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
- LeonDerice Bannock
- Doug E. DougSanka Coffie
- Rawle D. LewisJunior Bevil
- Malik YobaYul Brenner
- John CandyIrv
- Raymond J. BarryKurt Hemphill
- Peter OuterbridgeJosef Grool
- Paul CœurRoger
- Larry GilmanLarry
- Charles HyattWhitby Bevil, Sr.