Cold in July (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.6

Cold in July poster

Released in 2014, Cold in July is a thriller and drama film directed by Jim Mickle, running about 109 minutes. “How many men can one bullet kill?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Cold in July stars Michael C. Hall as Richard Dane, Don Johnson as Jim Bob, Sam Shepard as Russell and Vinessa Shaw as Ann Dane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Cold in July has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $427.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold in July page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cold in July tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cold in July (2014)?
In US, Cold in July is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cold in July worth watching?
Cold in July holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cold in July?
Cold in July stars Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw and Nick Damici.
When was Cold in July released?
Cold in July was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.