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Out Cold (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Out Cold is a 2001 sports comedy directed by Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy, starring David Denman and Flex Alexander. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $14.8 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. Critics gave it 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
8%
worldwide gross
$14.8M
Metascore
22
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Out Cold (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genres
Sport , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$24M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Out Cold About?

The premise of Out Cold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of friends head to Alaska's challenging Bull Mountain for a snowboarding trip filled with intense action and hilarious moments. Rick, Luke, Anthony, and Pigpen are thrill-seekers who live for the adrenaline rush of conquering the slopes and pursuing romantic interests. They navigate treacherous terrain and unexpected situations while embracing a life of non-stop adventure and outrageous humor.

Out Cold Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • denali national park
  • reference to franklin d. roosevelt
  • sex comedy
  • big breasts
  • scantily clad female
  • sexy woman
  • cleavage
  • bikini
  • winter sports sport
  • winter sport
  • mountain
  • snowboard
+38 more
  • alaska
  • snowboarding
  • ski resort
  • skiing
  • prankster
  • the one that got away
  • prank
  • alcohol
  • drinking beer
  • night
  • helicopter
  • bar
  • bimbo
  • male female relationship
  • blonde
  • spanking
  • winter
  • stepfather stepdaughter relationship
  • snow
  • snow skiing
  • slapstick comedy
  • fired from a job
  • drink
  • drinking
  • cancun mexico
  • black american
  • bartender
  • african american
  • undressing
  • female nudity
  • mooning
  • male nudity
  • jacuzzi
  • rear nudity
  • actor shares last name with character
  • stabbed in the hand
  • james bond spoof scene
  • buxom
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Cast & crew

Out Cold Cast

David Denman leads the cast, with Flex Alexander. Directed by Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy.

Ratings

Out Cold Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Out Cold 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Out Cold Plot Summary

What happens in Out Cold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rick Rambis, portrayed by Jason London, lives a carefree life at a ski resort on Bull Mountain, Alaska, along with his best friend Luke (played by Zach Galifianakis) and a group of diverse friends including Anthony, “Pig Pen” (Derek Hamilton), Jenny (A. J. Cook), Lance (the bartender), and Stumpy (David Koechner). The mountain was established by the legendary Herbert “Papa” Muntz (Lewis Arquette), who tragically met his end while enjoying a drink and skiing. Following his death, the mountain has been under the control of his son Ted (Willie Garson), who plans to sell it to the affluent ski resort mogul, John Majors (Lee Majors).

Full summary

The whole story of Out Cold, scene by scene

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Box office

Out Cold Box Office & Budget

Out Cold grossed $14.8 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 62% of what it cost. $13.9 million came from the US and Canada and $876,282 (6%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.8M

62% of its budget back

US & Canada
$13.9M
International
$876.3K
Budget
$24M
US & Canada 94% Rest of the world 6%
Videos

Out Cold Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Out Cold.

Out Cold
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Out Cold?

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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Who is the leader of the group of friends at Bull Mountain?

Cars

Cars in Out Cold

8 cars on screen, including the 1973 Dodge Charger and the Bombardier unknown.

All 8 cars
  • 1973 Dodge Charger in Out Cold 1973 Dodge Charger Important role
  • Bombardier unknown in Out Cold Bombardier unknown Minor role
  • 1975 Ford Econoline in Out Cold 1975 Ford Econoline Minor role
  • 1999 Hummer in Out Cold 1999 Hummer Minor role
Details

Out Cold Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “Eiskalt” and “(sch)Eis(s)Kalt”.

Also known as
  • Eiskalt
  • (sch)Eis(s)Kalt
  • 10 to 1
  • Ten to One
  • Eis Kalt
  • Snow
  • Sex & Sun
  • Отмороженные
  • Afera poniżej zera
  • Šialenci na snowboardoch
  • Pirados por la nieve
  • Meredek pálya
+13 more
  • Šílenci na prknech
  • מוקפא
  • Ardendo no Frio
  • Студ
  • Vague de froid, kylmää meininkiä
  • クールボーダー
  • Na svežem vazduhu
  • A Louca Academia de Snowboard
  • 아웃 콜드
  • Na svježem zraku
  • Nučiuožę
  • Відморожені
  • 走出寒冷

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FAQ

Out Cold FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Out Cold, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Out Cold?

Out Cold runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Out Cold released?

Out Cold was released on November 21, 2001.

Who directed Out Cold?

Out Cold was directed by Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy.

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Who is in the cast of Out Cold?

Out Cold stars David Denman and Flex Alexander.

How much did Out Cold make at the box office?

Out Cold grossed $14.8 million worldwide ($13.9 million domestic, $876,282 international) on a budget of $24 million.

How is Out Cold rated?

Out Cold has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, 22 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Out Cold have a post-credit scene?

No. Out Cold has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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