Chill Factor (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1999, Chill Factor is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Hugh Johnson, running about 101 minutes. “This Fall, Action is served on the rocks, with a twist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A store clerk and an ice cream truck driver are thrown together when a dying scientist entrusts them with a deadly chemical kept in ice. This chemical will kill every living thing once it melts. They have to take the chemical codenamed 'Elvis' to the next nearest military base while being chased by terrorists who want it to hold the country for ransom.
Who’s in it. Chill Factor stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Arlo, Skeet Ulrich as Tim Mason, Peter Firth as Col. Andrew Brynner and David Paymer as Dr. Richard Long, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Chill Factor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.3M 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 Chill Factor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chill Factor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chill Factor (1999)?
- In US, Chill Factor 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 Chill Factor worth watching?
- Chill Factor holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chill Factor?
- Chill Factor stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth, David Paymer and Daniel Hugh Kelly.
- When was Chill Factor released?
- Chill Factor was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.