Be Cool (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Be Cool is a 2005 crime comedy directed by F. Gary Gray, starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Vince Vaughn. It is based on Be Cool by Elmore Leonard. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $95.8 million worldwide on a $53 million budget. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on Fawesome and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- F. Gary Gray
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $53M
- Based on
- Be Cool by Elmore Leonard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Be Cool About?
The premise of Be Cool without spoilers, adapted from Be Cool by Elmore Leonard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After leaving his life of crime behind, Chili Palmer dives into the high-stakes world of the music industry. He quickly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game involving Russian mobsters, unscrupulous record producers, and deadly hitmen. While navigating this treacherous landscape, Palmer must use all his street smarts and instincts to survive, all while pursuing a complicated relationship with a captivating widow.
Be Cool Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- satire
- satirical
- singing girl
- singer
- big breasts
- cleavage
- close up of breasts
- long legs
- blonde
- reference to aerosmith
- downblouse
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
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- showbiz comedy
- bare midriff
- cameo
- satire comedy
- ensemble cast
- legacy sequel
- russian
- concert
- widow
- sequel
- mobster
- music producer
- music industry
- russian mafia
- rapper
- bodyguard
- bikini
- scene during end credits
- person on fire
- strip club
- reference to vanilla ice
- monologue
- reference to jimi hendrix
- band
- beaten to death
- reference to jennifer lopez
- shot through a window
- shot in the back
- corpse
- reference to sting
- reference to bono
- piano playing
- father daughter relationship
- burning a photograph
- black eye
- punched in the face
- punched in the eye
- flashback
Where to Watch Be Cool
Stream it on Fawesome and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Be Cool Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with Uma Thurman and Vince Vaughn. Directed by F. Gary Gray; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director F. Gary Gray
Be Cool Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Be Cool 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 55% User score
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Be Cool Plot Summary
What happens in Be Cool from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chili Palmer, played by John Travolta, steps in to assist Edie Athens, the grieving widow of his late friend Tommy Athens (James Woods), to revive a struggling record company. The endeavor involves spotlighting a promising young artist, Linda Moon (Uma Thurman), who possesses both vocal talent and songwriting skills. However, the journey to musical revival is fraught with challenges.
Full summary
The whole story of Be Cool, scene by scene
Be Cool Box Office & Budget
Be Cool grossed $95.8 million worldwide on a $53 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $56 million came from the US and Canada and $39.7 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$95.8M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $56M
- International
- $39.7M
- Budget
- $53M
Be Cool Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer and 5 clips.
- Clip Bring it on Monologue
- Clip Chili Escapes a Drive-by Shooting
- Clip Chili Meets Elliot The Bodyguard
- Clip Hitman Hits The Wrong Guy
How Well Do You Know Be Cool?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that seeks to revitalize the music industry?
Cars in Be Cool
15 cars on screen, including the 1957 Ford Thunderbird and the 2000 Honda Insight.
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1957 Ford Thunderbird Main role -
2000 Honda Insight Main role -
2000 Cadillac DeVille Important role -
1983 Chevrolet Chevette Important role
Be Cool Also Known As
49 alternative titles, including “Kill Bill - Vol. 2” and “Kill Bill 2”.
- Also known as
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- Kill Bill - Vol. 2
- Kill Bill 2
- Kill Bill, la venganza: Volumen II
- Ubiti Bila, drugi deo
- Kill Bill. Volume 2
- Bill'i Öldürmek: Bölüm 2
- Vbyty Billa: Filʹm 2
- 킬 빌 2부
- Kill Bill - Volume 2
- Kill Bill Volume 2
- 킬 빌 2
- Ubiĭ Bil 2
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- Ubit' Billa 2
- Убить Билла 2
- Kill Bill։ Vol. 2
- นางฟ้าซามูไร 2
- Kill Bill 2 (2004)
- Kill Bill - Volume II
- Kill.Bill.Vol.2
- 杀死比尔.2
- Kill Bill Vol 2
- 標殺令2
- Kill Bill: Volume 2
- Kill Bill : Volume 2
- Kill Bill: Volumen 2
- Kill Bill - A Vingança (vol. 2)
- Kill Bill 2.
- Убий Бил 2
- 杀死比尔2
- Убити Била, други део
- להרוג את ביל
- פרק 2
- キル・ビル Vol 2
- Убити Білла: Фільм 2
- Uciderea lui Bill: Volumul 2
- 킬 빌: 2부
- Tuer Bill : Volume 2
- 追殺比爾2：愛的大逃殺
- Nužudyti Bilą
- 2-oji dalis
- นางฟ้าซามูไร ภาค 2
- Nogalināt Bilu 2
- Bili Öldürmek: Bölüm 2
- Kill Bill - Pruudi kättemaks vol. 2, მოკალი ბილი: ტომი. 2
- Ubila bom Billa 2
- Cô Dâu Báo Thù 2
- بیل را بکش: بخش ۲
- Kill Bill: Volum 2
- किल बिल भाग-२
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Be Cool FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Be Cool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Be Cool?
Be Cool runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Be Cool released?
Be Cool was released on March 4, 2005.
Who directed Be Cool?
Be Cool was directed by F. Gary Gray.
More films by F. Gary Gray Who is in the cast of Be Cool?
Be Cool stars John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Vince Vaughn, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Be Cool?
In the US, Be Cool is streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Be Cool make at the box office?
Be Cool grossed $95.8 million worldwide ($56 million domestic, $39.7 million international) on a budget of $53 million.
How is Be Cool rated?
Be Cool has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Is Be Cool based on a book?
Yes. Be Cool is adapted from Be Cool by Elmore Leonard.
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