The Cool Ones (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1967, The Cool Ones is a comedy film directed by Gene Nelson, running about 95 minutes. “The groovy movie with the hip hit tunes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young, millionaire rock promoter creates a new boy/girl team for his teen TV dance show. Will the ambitious go-go dancer and has-been pop star fall in love for real?
Who’s in it. The Cool Ones stars Roddy McDowall as Tony Krum, Debbie Watson as Hallie Rogers, Gil Peterson as Cliff Donner and Phil Harris as MacElwaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Cool Ones has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Cool Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cool Ones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cool Ones (1967)?
- In US, The Cool Ones 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 The Cool Ones worth watching?
- The Cool Ones holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cool Ones?
- The Cool Ones stars Roddy McDowall, Debbie Watson, Gil Peterson, Phil Harris and Robert Coote.
- When was The Cool Ones released?
- The Cool Ones was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.