Cool It (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.4

Cool It poster

Released in 2010, Cool It is a documentary film directed by Ondi Timoner, running about 87 minutes. “A light bulb won't solve global warming. This guy's bright ideas just might.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A documentary that takes an alternative approach to dealing with the global warming crisis.

Who’s in it. Cool It stars Hashem Akbari as Self - Head of Heat Island Group, Berkeley Lab, Bjørn Lomborg as Himself - Director, Copenhagen Consensus Center, Al Gore as Self (archive footage) and James Hansen as Himself - Director, NASA Institute for Space Studies, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cool It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Cool It page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cool It tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cool It (2010)?
In US, Cool It 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 Cool It worth watching?
Cool It holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cool It?
Cool It stars Hashem Akbari, Bjørn Lomborg, Al Gore, James Hansen and Barack Obama.
When was Cool It released?
Cool It was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.