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The Cooler · LeviOsa

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When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.

RomanceDrama1h 41m

🍅78%

🍅

78%

Tomatometer

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69%

Popcornmeter

6.7

TMDB

Storyline

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.

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Details

DirectorWayne Kramer

ReleasedNov 26, 2003

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$4M

Revenue

$10.4M

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Pierce/Williams Entertainment

ContentFilm

Lions Gate Films

Cast

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Bernie Lootz

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Shelly Kaplow

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Natalie Belisario

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Mikey

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Larry Sokolov

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Buddy Stafford

Estella Warren

Estella Warren

Charlene

Arthur J. Nascarella

Arthur J. Nascarella

Nicky Fingers Bonnatto

Joey Fatone

Joey Fatone

Johnny Cappella

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Highway Officer

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene

Doris

Don Scribner

Don Scribner

Lou

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel

Starz Apple TV channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

6 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“A small movie elevated by superb performances.”

78% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

N

Nick Schager

RTLessons of DarknessMay 3, 2005

A pointless, money-depleting waste of time to be avoided at all costs.

W

Wendy Ide

RTThe Times (UK)Jun 16, 2004

Macy wears his habitual hangdog expression like a cheap, crumpled suit that's been slept in a few too many times

M

Marjorie Baumgarten

RTAustin ChronicleJan 18, 2004

A blast to watch if for nothing more than the performances.

D

David Nusair

RTReel Film ReviewsJun 2, 2025

...an exceedingly deliberate yet mostly engaging drama...

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Information

Title

The Cooler

Released

Nov 26, 2003

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United Kingdom, United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 41m

Status

Released

Studios

Pierce/Williams Entertainment, ContentFilm

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