Cosi(1996)
When chasing your dreams... it helps to be a little crazy!
Cosi Synopsis
Lewis, a young amateur theater director, is offered a job with a governmental program for the rehabilitation of mentally ill patients in a Sydney institution. His project is overrun by one of the patients, who wants to stage the opera Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, despite the fact that none of the patients can sing or speak Italian. A comedy of errors ensues, but one which unifies the patients and their director in unexpected ways.
Cosi (1996) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mark Joffe, released on March 4, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Otto, Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Joffe
- Writers:
- Louis Nowra
- Producers:
- Richard Brennan, Timothy White
- Cinematographer:
- Ellery Ryan
- Composer:
- Stephen Endelman
- Production:
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, Meridian Films, Miramax, Smiley Productions, Smiley Films
- Revenue:
- $35,918
- Status:
- Released
Cosi (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cosi before you stream it.
Cosi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Mendelsohn
as Lewis
Barry Otto
as Roy
Toni Collette
as Julie
Rachel Griffiths
as Lucy
Aden Young
as Nick
Colin Friels
as Errol
Jacki Weaver
as Cherry
Pamela Rabe
as Ruth
Paul Chubb
as Henry
Colin Hay
as Zac
David Wenham
as Doug
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
as Kirner
Key crew
Directed by Mark Joffe, written by Louis Nowra, produced by Richard Brennan and Timothy White.
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Cosi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 43 ratings.
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Cosi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cosi online?
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Cosi (1996) is available to stream on Shout! Factory 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 Cosi?
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The main cast of Cosi (1996) includes Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Otto, Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths and Aden Young. The film was directed by Mark Joffe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cosi released?
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Cosi was released on March 4, 1996 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Cosi worth watching?
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Cosi (1996) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cosi?
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Yes. The official Cosi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.