Be Cool (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, Be Cool is a comedy and crime film directed by F. Gary Gray, running about 118 minutes. “Everyone is looking for the next big hit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way.
Who’s in it. Be Cool stars John Travolta as Chili Palmer, Uma Thurman as Edie Athens, Vince Vaughn as Raji and Cedric the Entertainer as Sin LaSalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Be Cool has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $95.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Be Cool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Cool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Cool (2005)?
- In US, Be Cool is available to 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 Be Cool worth watching?
- Be Cool holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Be Cool?
- Be Cool stars John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer and André 3000.
- When was Be Cool released?
- Be Cool was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.