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Cold in July (2014) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 861 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Released
May 23, 2014
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 861 votes
Director
Jim Mickle
Starring
Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller 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: Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Cold in July?
Cold in July is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cold in July rated?
Cold in July is rated R in the US.
Is Cold in July a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller 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 Cold in July?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), 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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