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The Cool School (2008): Ratings & Box Office

The Cool School (2008) movie poster

The Cool School is a 2008 documentary directed by Morgan Neville. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $280 worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
worldwide gross
$280
Metascore
68
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The Cool School (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Morgan Neville
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cool School About?

The premise of The Cool School without spoilers.

In 1950s Los Angeles, the Ferus Art Gallery became the epicenter of a dynamic creative movement, bringing together idealistic beatniks and fostering a competitive artistic community. As personal passions and commercial interests intertwined, the gallery thrived on innovative forms of art including assemblage, abstract expressionism, and the rising influence of Pop culture. The film explores how Los Angeles cultivated a unique art movement, and examines the complexities of its growth and lasting impact.

The Cool School Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • art and entertainment documentary
  • rhyme in title
  • arthouse
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Crew

The Director of The Cool School

Directed by Morgan Neville.

From the director

More from Morgan Neville

More films directed by Morgan Neville, best-rated first: Won't You Be My Neighbor?, The Saint of Second Chances, 20 Feet from Stardom and Best of Enemies.

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Ratings

The Cool School Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Cool School 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Box office

The Cool School Box Office

The Cool School grossed $280 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$280

International
$280

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FAQ

The Cool School FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Cool School, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cool School?

The Cool School runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Cool School released?

The Cool School was released on March 28, 2008.

Who directed The Cool School?

The Cool School was directed by Morgan Neville.

More films by Morgan Neville

How much did The Cool School make at the box office?

The Cool School grossed $280 worldwide.

How is The Cool School rated?

The Cool School has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 68 on Metacritic.

Does The Cool School have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cool School has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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