Cool Runnings (1993)
A disqualified sprinter forms Jamaica's first bobsled team, chasing Olympic glory with wholesome, brisk, and broad humor.
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.
How intense is Cool Runnings?
Cool Runnings has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Cool Runnings feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Cool Runnings
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Is Cool Runnings scary?
No. Cool Runnings is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cool Runnings gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Cool Runnings sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cool Runnings OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Cool Runnings?
Cool Runnings runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Cool Runnings?
Cool Runnings is streaming on Disney+.
Does Cool Runnings have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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