Cool World (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cool World is a 1992 animated comedy directed by Ralph Bakshi, starring Gabriel Byrne and Kim Basinger. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $14.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cool World About?
The premise of Cool World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A writer finds himself pulled into Cool World, a surreal realm populated by eccentric cartoon characters, where he's the only human. Years later, an artist is drawn into the same world, fueled by his artistic ambitions and a connection with the captivating Holli Would. As the boundaries between their realities blur, they must confront the dangerous consequences of mixing these disparate worlds.
Cool World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- upskirt
- large breasts
- big breasts
- cartoonist
- eroticism
- manipulation
- erotica
- sexuality
- unfaithfulness
- unfaithful wife
- cheating wife
- seduction
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- real person becomes animated
- sex with a cartoon character
- las vegas nevada
- cartoon reality crossover
- nightclub
- nymphomaniac
- two word title
- nymphomania
- profanity
- censored profanity
- superhero
- farting
- flatulence
- psychedelic image
- half dressed cartoon animal
- nymph
- anthropomorphism
- neo noir
- cartoon character
- cartoon physics
- hyperbolic physical distortion
- candy cinema
- blonde woman
- for grown ups animation
- live action animation
- mature animation
- miniskirt
- superhero fantasy
- cartoon version of characters
- creation versus its creator
- character says 'no shit sherlock'
- animal with breasts
- escape
- leotard
- white boots
- white shoes
- villainess
- transformation
Cool World Cast
Gabriel Byrne leads the cast, with Kim Basinger. Directed by Ralph Bakshi.
- Director Ralph Bakshi
Cool World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cool World 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 4% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 31%
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 56% User score
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Cool World Plot Summary
What happens in Cool World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film intricately weaves together two distinct realms: the tangible world we inhabit and the vibrant Cool World, filled with animated beings known as “doodles.” The story unfolds in 1945 Las Vegas, where Frank Harris (played by Brad Pitt), a returning GI, reunites with his mother. However, tragedy strikes when a motorcycle accident leads to her untimely death. Overwhelmed with grief and haunted by visions, Frank finds himself drifting into the animated Cool World.
Full summary
The whole story of Cool World, scene by scene
Cool World Box Office
Cool World grossed $14.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.1M
- US & Canada
- $14.1M
Cool World Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
How Well Do You Know Cool World?
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
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In what year does the film 'Cool World' begin?
Cars in Cool World
17 cars on screen, including the 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1948 Indian Chief.
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1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1948 Indian Chief Important role -
1951 Mercury Sport Coupe Important role -
1949 Dodge Wayfarer Minor role
Cool World Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Outro Mundo” and “Una rubia entre dos mundos”.
- Also known as
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- Outro Mundo
- Una rubia entre dos mundos
- Cool World (Una rubia entre dos mundos)
- 쿨 월드
- Mundo Proibido
- Ύποπτος κόσμος
- Hayal Dünyası
- Fuga dal mondo dei sogni
- Параллельный Мир
- Huncut világ
- עולם מגניב
- クール・ワールド
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- Крутий світ
- Yalan Dünya
- Πονηρός κόσμος
- Cool World: Mundo Cool
- Senzační svět
- Le monde de Cool
- 美女闯通关
- Wspaniały świat, პარალელური სამყარო
- มุดมิติ ผจญเมืองการ์ตูน
- Šaunus pasaulis
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wicked City, Cool Blue and Colorful.
Cool World FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cool World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cool World?
Cool World runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Cool World released?
Cool World was released on July 10, 1992.
Who directed Cool World?
Cool World was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
More films by Ralph Bakshi Who is in the cast of Cool World?
Cool World stars Gabriel Byrne and Kim Basinger.
How much did Cool World make at the box office?
Cool World grossed $14.1 million worldwide.
How is Cool World rated?
Cool World has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 4% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Cool World have a post-credit scene?
No. Cool World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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