The Cooler (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, The Cooler is a drama and romance film directed by Wayne Kramer, running about 101 minutes. “When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.
Who’s in it. The Cooler stars William H. Macy as Bernie Lootz, Alec Baldwin as Shelly Kaplow, Maria Bello as Natalie Belisario and Shawn Hatosy as Mikey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Cooler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and 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 The Cooler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cooler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cooler (2003)?
- In US, The Cooler is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 The Cooler worth watching?
- The Cooler holds an audience score of 6.7 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 The Cooler?
- The Cooler stars William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy and Paul Sorvino.
- When was The Cooler released?
- The Cooler was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.