The Cookout(2004)
This summer, get your grill on!
The Cookout Synopsis
When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.
The Cookout (2004) is a comedy film directed by Lance Rivera, released on September 3, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis and Quran Pender. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Lance Rivera
- Writers:
- Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, Darryl French
- Producers:
- Shakim Compere, Otis Best, Queen Latifah
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Houghton
- Composer:
- Camara Kambon
- Production:
- Cookout Productions
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,009,070
- Status:
- Released
The Cookout (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Cookout before you stream it.
The Cookout Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ja Rule
as Bling Bling
Tim Meadows
as Leroy
Jenifer Lewis
as Lady Em
Quran Pender
as Todd Andersen (as Storm P)
Jonathan Silverman
as Wes
Meagan Good
as Brittany
Farrah Fawcett
as Mrs. Crowley
- Ruperto Vanderpool
Ruperto Vanderpool
as Wheezer
Frankie Faison
as Jojo Andersen
Vincent Pastore
as Poo Salesman
Kevin Phillips
as Jamal Washington
Reg E. Cathey
as Frank Washington
Key crew
Directed by Lance Rivera, written by Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere and Darryl French, produced by Shakim Compere, Otis Best and Queen Latifah.
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The Cookout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Cookout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cookout online?
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The Cookout (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cookout?
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The main cast of The Cookout (2004) includes Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender and Jonathan Silverman. The film was directed by Lance Rivera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cookout released?
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The Cookout was released on September 3, 2004 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Cookout worth watching?
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The Cookout (2004) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cookout?
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Yes. The official The Cookout trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.