Cool Runnings

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Cool Runnings

PG,

1993,

1h 37m,

Comedy/

Drama

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81%

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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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Critics Consensus

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

Mar 17, 2020

[A] sweet-natured, high-spirited comedy, that rare movie that plays effectively to all ages.

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Mar 16, 2020

3/5

Cheesy? Certainly. But strong performaces and a heart-warming storyline make this a winner.

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David Anthony

AV Club

Mar 16, 2020

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.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Apr 28, 2020

7/10

A brightly optimistic and warmly funny comedy, with solid performances and a no-nonsense visual approach that emphasises story over spectacle.

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People Staff

People Magazine

Mar 17, 2020

... mildly amusing but overly calculated comedy...

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

Mar 17, 2020

4/5

Admittedly, it's a little predictable and patronising at times, but the eager performances of John Candy and his charges carry the day.

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Draco W

Mar 23, 2019

With a mixture of originality and cliches, "Cool Runnings" takes the true story of the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team and completely flips it upside down to tell a more sweet, kid-friendly, humorous tale of these Olympic underdogs.

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Jan 31, 2019

The best inspiring sports movie ever made!

Albus W

Nov 7, 2018

This film was solid.

Theodore L

Sep 7, 2018

Absolutely love this classic gem. Embellishments aside it is pure heart with an ending that still envokes tears.

Abraham S

Mar 24, 2018

Fun and fresh. "Cool Runnings" will knock your socks off.

Kylo G

Mar 14, 2018

Feel the rhythm, feel the ride. The film that made bobsledding badass, "Cool Runnings" is a classic from my childhood and sadly the last full performance from the great John Candy. A film that doesn't take itself too seriously, but has a through line focusing on perseverance and pride that we can all appreciate. Is it the best sports movie, probably not by a longshot, but it's a blast at the movies and a feel good story that if you can't enjoy I feel bad for you. To see how the Bros egg is doing after that latest bobsled run, head on over to broforcesquad.com

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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: Gativideo, Buena Vista Pictures
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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