Cool World (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1992, Cool World is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Ralph Bakshi, running about 102 minutes. “Holli Would if she could ...and she will” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bizarre accident lands Frank Harris in Cool World, a realm of cartoons. Years later, cartoonist Jack Deebs, who's been drawing Cool World, crosses over as well. He sets his lustful sights on animated femme fatale Holli Would, but she's got plans of her own to become real, and it's up to Frank to stop her.
Who’s in it. Cool World stars Kim Basinger as Holli Would, Gabriel Byrne as Jack Deebs, Brad Pitt as Detective Frank Harris and Michele Abrams as Jennifer Malley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Cool World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cool World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cool World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cool World (1992)?
- In US, Cool World is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cool World worth watching?
- Cool World holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cool World?
- Cool World stars Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne, Brad Pitt, Michele Abrams and Deirdre O'Connell.
- When was Cool World released?
- Cool World was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.