The Cooler (2003)

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When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.

Released: 2003-11-26
Genres: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 1h 41m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 400 votes

Directed by Wayne Kramer.

Top cast

William H. Macy as Bernie Lootz
Alec Baldwin as Shelly Kaplow
Maria Bello as Natalie Belisario
Shawn Hatosy as Mikey
Ron Livingston as Larry Sokolov
Paul Sorvino as Buddy Stafford
Estella Warren as Charlene
Arthur J. Nascarella as Nicky Fingers Bonnatto
Joey Fatone as Johnny Cappella
M.C. Gainey as Highway Officer

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Where to watch The Cooler

United States: stream on fuboTV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz Apple TV channel; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: watch free on Plex, W4free; rent on Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
India: rent on Amazon Video
Canada: stream on Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
Australia: watch free on Plex

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