The Cookout (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Cookout is a 2004 comedy directed by Lance Rivera, starring Ja Rule, Jenifer Lewis and Quran Pender. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $12 million worldwide. Critics gave it 15 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Lance Rivera
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cookout About?
The premise of The Cookout without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
NBA star Todd Anderson's life takes an unexpected turn when a lavish endorsement deal clashes with a casual backyard cookout. The collision of these two worlds triggers a series of chaotic and humorous events. He must find a way to manage the escalating absurdity and navigate the hilarious misunderstandings that arise from the unexpected mix of professional obligations and personal celebrations.
The Cookout Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- black cast
- marriage
- male female relationship
- flatulence
- interracial marriage
The Cookout Cast
Ja Rule leads the cast, with Jenifer Lewis and Quran Pender. Directed by Lance Rivera.
- Director Lance Rivera
More from Lance Rivera
More films directed by Lance Rivera, best-rated first: The Perfect Holiday and Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize.
The Cookout Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Cookout 15 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
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IMDb 3.8 /10
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Metacritic 15 Metascore
User score 8.8
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The Cookout Plot Summary
What happens in The Cookout 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
Todd Andersen, recently celebrated for his lucrative 5-year/$30 million contract with the New Jersey Nets, dives into a world of extravagant self-indulgence. He gifts himself a stunning new home in the upscale Garden Ridges Estates, sharing this lavish lifestyle with his glamorous girlfriend, Brittany. However, as he adjusts to his new reality, Todd’s family traditions obligate him to host a festive cookout at his estate, coinciding ominously with a pivotal business meeting involving Miss Peters (Marci Reed) from Stone Mountain Phones, orchestrated by his sports agent, Wes (Jonathan Silverman).
Full summary
The whole story of The Cookout, scene by scene
The Cookout Box Office
The Cookout grossed $12 million worldwide. $11.8 million came from the US and Canada and $195,051 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12M
- US & Canada
- $11.8M
- International
- $195.1K
The Cookout Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Cookout.
How Well Do You Know The Cookout?
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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What is Todd Andersen's profession?
Cars in The Cookout
20 cars on screen, including the 2003 Mercedes-Benz G 500 W463 and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R230.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz G 500 W463 Important role -
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R230 Important role -
1976 AMC Pacer Minor role -
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS Minor role
The Cookout Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Barbecue Party” and “על האש”.
- Also known as
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- Barbecue Party
- על האש
- Купон на открито
- 野餐会
- Churrasco da Pesada
- 쿡아웃
- Шашлик
- The Cookout - Das Grillen
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Movies Like The Cookout
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Cook, Cook Off and Cook Off!.
The Cookout FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Cookout, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cookout?
The Cookout runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Cookout released?
The Cookout was released on September 3, 2004.
Who directed The Cookout?
The Cookout was directed by Lance Rivera.
More films by Lance Rivera Who is in the cast of The Cookout?
The Cookout stars Ja Rule, Jenifer Lewis and Quran Pender.
How much did The Cookout make at the box office?
The Cookout grossed $12 million worldwide ($11.8 million domestic, $195,051 international).
How is The Cookout rated?
The Cookout has 3.8/10 on IMDb and 15 on Metacritic.
Does The Cookout have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cookout has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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