Cool as Ice (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cool as Ice is a 1991 comedy drama directed by David Kellogg, starring Vanilla Ice, Naomi Campbell and Sydney Lassick. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- David Kellogg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cool as Ice About?
The premise of Cool as Ice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic rapper named Johnny, played by Vanilla Ice, finds his tough exterior softening when he meets Kristin, a studious young woman. As Johnny and Kristin explore a romance that bridges their different lifestyles, they face challenges from Kristin's athletic ex-boyfriend and threats against her father. Ultimately, they must confront these obstacles to prove that even the most hardened individuals can discover true devotion.
Cool as Ice Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sleeping with socks on
- bare chested male
- 1990s
- white rapper
- egocentrism
- narcissism
- witness
- abduction
- bechdel test failed
- knocked unconscious
- punched in the face
- punched in the stomach
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- rapper
- rebel
- motorcycle
- montage
- suburb
- mechanic
- father daughter relationship
- motorcycle breakdown
- nightclub
- dancing
- vanity
- kidnapping
- construction site
- rescue
- stalking
- fistfight
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- gang
- countryside
- witness protection program
- romantic rivalry
- motorcycle stunt
- motorcycle gang
- leather jacket
- day glo
- rap music
- three word title
- map
- wet clothes
- stolen notebook
- rivalry
- being followed
- following someone
- family relationships
- broken glass
- breaking a glass
- secret
- secret past
Cool as Ice Cast
Vanilla Ice leads the cast, with Naomi Campbell and Sydney Lassick. Directed by David Kellogg; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Kellogg
Also Starring in Cool as Ice
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One more film directed by David Kellogg: Inspector Gadget.
Cool as Ice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cool as Ice 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.0/10.
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IMDb 3.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 3% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
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TMDB 50% User score
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Cool as Ice Plot Summary
What happens in Cool as Ice 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
Johnny Van Owen is a charismatic rapper who travels from city to city, performing alongside his crew and a talented club background singer while delivering a lively rendition of “Cool as Ice (Everybody Get Loose).”
During a stop in a quaint town, Johnny encounters honor student Kathy Winslow and quickly becomes infatuated with her. However, the crew finds their journey interrupted when a motorcycle malfunctions, leaving them stranded as repairs are made at a local shop. This unexpected delay gives Johnny a chance to spend time with Kathy, despite her existing relationship with a boyfriend named Nick, whom Johnny somewhat heartbreakingly advises her to leave behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Cool as Ice, scene by scene
Cool as Ice Box Office & Budget
Cool as Ice grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 20% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
20% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $6M
Cool as Ice Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Cool As Ice | Vanilla Ice Sweeps Kristin Minter off Her Feet
How Well Do You Know Cool as Ice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Johnny Van Owen's profession?
Cars in Cool as Ice
12 cars on screen, including the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 and the 1991 Chevrolet Corvette C4.
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Important role -
1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
Kawasaki GPX 750 Important role
Cool as Ice Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Ice Baby” and “Na Onda do Rap”.
- Also known as
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- Ice Baby
- Na Onda do Rap
- Cool comme Ice
- Milosc w rytmie rap
- Curtidos e Betinhos
- Buz Gibi
- Frío como el hielo
- Chladný jako led
- Miłość w Rytmie Rap
- Studený ako ľad
- 사랑과 음악
- 不羁小子
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- Холодный как лед
- Frio como el hielo
- Студен като лед
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Cool as Ice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cool as Ice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cool as Ice?
Cool as Ice runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Cool as Ice released?
Cool as Ice was released on October 18, 1991.
Who directed Cool as Ice?
Cool as Ice was directed by David Kellogg.
More films by David Kellogg Who is in the cast of Cool as Ice?
Cool as Ice stars Vanilla Ice, Naomi Campbell and Sydney Lassick, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Cool as Ice make at the box office?
Cool as Ice grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a budget of $6 million.
How is Cool as Ice rated?
Cool as Ice has 3.0/10 on IMDb, 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Cool as Ice have a post-credit scene?
No. Cool as Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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