The Cooler
"When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck."
Originally released in 2003. The Cooler is a romance/drama film. directed by Wayne Kramer.
Starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, and Maria Bello
Synopsis
Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (378 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.4M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
William H. Macy
as Bernie Lootz
Alec Baldwin
as Shelly Kaplow
Maria Bello
as Natalie Belisario
Shawn Hatosy
as Mikey
Ron Livingston
as Larry Sokolov
Paul Sorvino
as Buddy Stafford
Estella Warren
as Charlene
Arthur J. Nascarella
as Nicky Fingers Bonnatto
Joey Fatone
as Johnny Cappella
M.C. Gainey
as Highway Officer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,400,000
Production Companies
- Pierce/Williams Entertainment
- ContentFilm
- Lions Gate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cooler about?
Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the ...
Who directed The Cooler?
The Cooler was directed by Wayne Kramer.
How long is The Cooler?
The Cooler has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Cooler released?
The Cooler was released on November 26, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cooler?
The main cast of The Cooler includes William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston.
Is The Cooler worth watching?
The Cooler has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 378 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.