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The Cooler
2003
· Movie
· 101 min
C
MEANRANK
68/100
Every rating
56–78
out of 100
Mostly agreed
Lowest is AlloCiné on 56, highest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 78.
See the most agreed on films →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.
Details
- Director
- Wayne Kramer
- Writers
- Frank Hannah, Wayne Kramer
- Released
- 26 November 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rated
- R
- Budget
- $4.0M
- Box office
- $10.4M
- Awards
- 0 wins, 1 nomination
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| 76th Academy Awards 2004 | Best Supporting Actor | Alec Baldwin | Nominee |
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76th Academy Awards
1 nomination
| Best Supporting Actor | Alec Baldwin | Nominee |