Cool Runnings (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Cool Runnings is a comedy, drama, adventure and history film directed by Jon Turteltaub, running about 98 minutes. “One dream. Four Jamaicans. Twenty below zero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.
Who’s in it. Cool Runnings stars Leon as Derice Bannock, Doug E. Doug as Sanka Coffie, Rawle D. Lewis as Junior Bevil and Malik Yoba as Yul Brenner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Cool Runnings has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $154.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Cool Runnings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cool Runnings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cool Runnings (1993)?
- In US, Cool Runnings is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Cool Runnings worth watching?
- Cool Runnings holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cool Runnings?
- Cool Runnings stars Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba and John Candy.
- When was Cool Runnings released?
- Cool Runnings was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.