Dead Cool (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2005, Dead Cool is a comedy film directed by David Cohen.
What it’s about. A story about modern family relationships, as seen through the eyes of 15 year-old David. Six years after his dad dies in a car crash, David's mum moves in with the new man in her life. As the two families come together - complete with teenage step brothers and sisters, a crushingly acerbic granny and one feisty, American self-help guru ex-wife - David has fantasies of his father's ghost returning to disrupt the new step-family and test its survival.
Who’s in it. Dead Cool stars Steven Geller as David, Imogen Stubbs as Henny, James Callis as Josh and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dead Cool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Cool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Cool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Cool (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Cool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Cool worth watching?
- Dead Cool holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Cool?
- Dead Cool stars Steven Geller, Imogen Stubbs, James Callis, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Rosanna Arquette.
- When was Dead Cool released?
- Dead Cool was released in 2005.