Official movie poster for Cold in July (2014), a drama thriller film

Cold in July(2014)

How many men can one bullet kill?

6.5(843)1h 49m2014-05-23
DramaThriller

Cold in July Synopsis

While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.

Cold in July (2014) is a drama and thriller film directed by Jim Mickle, released on May 23, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard and Vinessa Shaw. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 843 ratings.

Director:
Jim Mickle
Writers:
Nick Damici, Jim Mickle, Joe R. Lansdale
Producers:
Adam Folk, Linda Moran, Marie Savare
Cinematographer:
Ryan Samul
Composer:
Jeff Grace
Production:
Bullet Pictures, Paradise City, BSM Studio, Backup Media
Revenue:
$427,418
Status:
Released

Cold in July (2014) Trailer

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Cold in July Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Cold in July.

Cold In July Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard Thriller HD

Trailer

Meet The Artists '14: Jim Mickle - Sundance Film Festival

Featurette

Cold in July Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 843 ratings.

Reno

6/10

> Kind of so good till Jim Bob Luke's entry. I'm glad I watched it, but if I had missed it, I would have not worried much. Anyway, you can't say like that until you watch any movie. This movie was excellent, I mean it for the first 40-45 minutes. So much twist and thrills, I was almost regretting for almost missing it. But once the character Jim Bob Luke was introduced in a grand style, the narration went off the…

Reviewed on March 24, 2016

John Chard

8/10

All right, boys, it's Howdy Doody time. Cold in July is directed by Jim Mickle and Mickle co-adapts the screenplay with Nick Damici from the novel written by Joe R. Lansdale. It stars Sam Shepard, Michael C. Hall and Don Johnson. Music is by Jeff Grace and cinematography is by Ryan Samul. 1989 Texas and when Richard Dane (Hall) shoots and kills a burglar in his home, his life shifts into very dark places. A quality…

Reviewed on May 14, 2016

The Movie Diorama

7/10

Cold In July brings synthesised chills, bloody sleet and fatherly responsibilities. The distinction between murder, manslaughter and self-defence is one that continues to grow more appropriate in America with each passing year. How does one determine the truth when only one key witness is available to divulge in their perspective? Especially when the odds are in their favour by accidentally shooting a “wanted…

Reviewed on January 16, 2020

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Cold in July – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Cold in July online?

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Cold in July (2014) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Cold in July?

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The main cast of Cold in July (2014) includes Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw and Nick Damici. The film was directed by Jim Mickle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Cold in July released?

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Cold in July was released on May 23, 2014 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is Cold in July worth watching?

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Cold in July (2014) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 843 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Cold in July?

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