The Cooler
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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Streaming now in the United States on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz Apple TV channel, and Tubi TV.
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Frequently asked questions about The Cooler
Where can I watch The Cooler in the United States?
The Cooler is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz Apple TV channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Cooler for free?
The Cooler streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Cooler?
The Cooler scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 68 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Cooler?
The Cooler stars William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, and Ron Livingston. Wayne Kramer is the director.
How long is The Cooler?
The Cooler runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
When did The Cooler come out?
The Cooler was released on November 26, 2003.
Which studio made The Cooler?
The Cooler was produced by Pierce/Williams Entertainment, ContentFilm, and Lions Gate Films in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The Cooler?
The Cooler was made on a budget of $4,000,000.
How much did The Cooler make at the box office?
The Cooler grossed $10,400,000 worldwide, against a budget of $4,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.