Cold Turkey (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, Cold Turkey is a comedy film directed by Norman Lear, running about 99 minutes. “See the hilarious BATTLE OF THE BUTT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts, from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Who’s in it. Cold Turkey stars Dick Van Dyke as Rev. Clayton Brooks, Pippa Scott as Natalie Brooks, Tom Poston as Mr. Stopworth and Edward Everett Horton as Hiram C. Grayson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Cold Turkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Turkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cold Turkey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cold Turkey (1971)?
- In US, Cold Turkey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cold Turkey worth watching?
- Cold Turkey holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cold Turkey?
- Cold Turkey stars Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton and Bob Elliott.
- When was Cold Turkey released?
- Cold Turkey was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.