How long is The Cooler?

The Cooler is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Cooler rated?

The Cooler is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Cooler?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Cooler (2003) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 406 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: November 26, 2003
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 406 votes
Director: Wayne Kramer
Starring: William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Cooler?: The Cooler is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Cooler rated?: The Cooler is rated R in the US.
Is The Cooler a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Cooler?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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