1993 · 98 min · PG

Cool Runnings

Name: Cool Runnings
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1993
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, John Candy

Directed by Jon Turteltaub · Comedy, Adventure, Drama

Cool Runnings (1993) is a Comedy film, directed by Jon Turteltaub set in Jamaica and Calgary during the 1980s, in winter. It runs 98 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of friendship and redemption run throughout.

Composer

Hans Zimmer

Cinematography

Phedon Papamichael

Cast

LeonDoug E. DougRawle D. LewisMalik YobaJohn CandyRaymond J. BarryPeter OuterbridgePaul Cœur

The world of this film

Setting

Where

JamaicaCalgary

Setting

Island Urban

When

1980s

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Sports Drama

Themes

Friendship Redemption

Tone

ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Inspired By Real Events

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Cool Runnings

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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