A Cool, Dry Place (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, A Cool, Dry Place is a drama and romance film directed by John N. Smith, running about 97 minutes. “love, sex and starting over...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.
Who’s in it. A Cool, Dry Place stars Vince Vaughn as Russell Durrell, Monica Potter as Kate Durrell, Joey Lauren Adams as Beth Ward and Devon Sawa as Noah Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, A Cool, Dry Place 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 A Cool, Dry Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cool, Dry Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cool, Dry Place (1998)?
- In US, A Cool, Dry Place 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 A Cool, Dry Place worth watching?
- A Cool, Dry Place holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Cool, Dry Place?
- A Cool, Dry Place stars Vince Vaughn, Monica Potter, Joey Lauren Adams, Devon Sawa and Bobby Moat.
- When was A Cool, Dry Place released?
- A Cool, Dry Place was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.