Cool Runnings (1993)

PG   |    |  Adventure, Comedy, Family

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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.

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Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations.

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User Reviews
23 August 2003 | grendelkhan
Not the truth, but still inspiring.
Make no mistake, Cool Runnings is not the true story of the Jamaican Bobsled team. It is inspired by it, but this is not a documentary. Still, despite that, it does capture the spirit of the team and the derision they faced. In a fun and entertaining way, the filmmakers displayed the true lesson of the team: if you have a dream, go after it, no matter what anyone else says.

This isn't the greatest film ever and it's full of cliches; but, they work. If you can't get caught up in the emotion and excitement of the film, it's because your heart is frozen. There are plenty of laughs and general silliness, but there is also good drama and fine performances. John Candy showed he could deliver an emotional performance instead of just schtick. During the bobsled runs, you can't help but find yourself cheering for the team.

This film is a pleasure to watch and will bring a smile to your face. Is it good? Yeah, mon!

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Trivia

The first of two times Peter Outerbridge plays an athlete (the East German bobsledder who badgers the Jamaicans to be exact). He was a marathon runner in Monk: Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man (2002).

Quotes

Junior Bevill: Father, when you look at me, what do you see?
Whitby Bevil - Sr.: I don't have time for games. Junior.
Junior Bevill: Tell me what you see, please!
Whitby Bevil - Sr.: All right, I'll tell you what I see. I see a lost little boy, who's lucky to have a father who knows what's best for him.
Junior Bevill: No, no, no, no, ...

Goofs

As the team makes their first downhill run in acceptable time, one wheel can be seen bouncing off the sled. Yet when the sled comes to rest against the Police officer's vehicle all tires are on the sled.

Soundtracks

Stir It Up
Written by Bob Marley
Performed by Diana King
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Adventure | Comedy | Family | History | Sport

Details

Release Date:

1 October 1993

Language

English, German, Russian

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,046,648 3 October 1993

Gross USA:

$68,856,263

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$154,856,263

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