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A Cool, Dry Place

  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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6.2/10
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Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams, and Monica Potter in A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
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Russell, single father balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son, after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new lov... Read allRussell, single father balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son, after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and a job opportunity of a lifetime.Russell, single father balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son, after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and a job opportunity of a lifetime.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
31,574
4,612
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    • Director
      • John N. Smith
    • Writers
      • Michael Grant Jaffe(novel "Dance Real Slow")
      • Matthew McDuffie(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Vince Vaughn
      • Monica Potter
      • Joey Lauren Adams
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John N. Smith
    • Writers
      • Michael Grant Jaffe(novel "Dance Real Slow")
      • Matthew McDuffie(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Vince Vaughn
      • Monica Potter
      • Joey Lauren Adams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews

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    Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams, and Monica Potter in A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
    Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams, and Monica Potter in A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
    Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams, and Monica Potter in A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
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    Vince Vaughn
    Vince Vaughn
    • Russell Durrell
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Kate Durrell
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Beth Ward
    Bobby Moat
    • Calvin Durrell
    Devon Sawa
    Devon Sawa
    • Noah Ward
    Todd Louiso
    Todd Louiso
    • Bob Harper
    Jenny Robertson
    Jenny Robertson
    • Joyce Ives
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Charlotte
    • (as Siobhan Fallon)
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Larry Ives
    • (as Christopher Bauer)
    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • Frankie Gooland
    Aleksa Palladino
    Aleksa Palladino
    • Bonnie
    Janet Kidder
    Janet Kidder
    • Carol Holman
    Doug Wert
    Doug Wert
    • Tom Johnson
    Skipp Sudduth
    Skipp Sudduth
    • Jack Newbauer
    Dara Perlmutter
    • Megan
    Jennifer Irwin
    Jennifer Irwin
    • Connie Harper
    Beth Littleford
    Beth Littleford
    • Suzanne
    Ben Bass
    Ben Bass
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    • Director
      • John N. Smith
    • Writers
      • Michael Grant Jaffe(novel "Dance Real Slow")
      • Matthew McDuffie(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Zero scenes filmed in Kansas. Or the U.S for that matter.
    • Goofs
      When Calvin is eating his cheeseburger as it falls you can see the cheese on it but in the next angle when it's falling down his lap there is no cheese on the patty.
    • Quotes

      Kate Durrell: [to Russ] When I was in the bathroom, I was thinking about the time, God, I don't even think Calvin was 6-months-old, when we were down at the lake. And it started to rain, and you put him in the ice chest, you covered him - you covered him with a blanket. And that's the way I always think of him when I think of him with you. Y'know, being safe and protected in a cool dry place.

    • Connections
      Features Battle Creek Brawl (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Talk About Me
      Written and Produced by Curt Sobel and Gary Schreiner

      Performed by "Thirsty" Dave Hansen

    User reviews52

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    Top review
    10/10
    An excellent piece of film!
    Vince Vaughn is very convincing as a single father in this film! The most intriguing feature of this film is Vince out of funny! This is my first experience with him not trying to make me laugh, and yes, he did make me cry! Torn between new love, new job, old feelings and a child, his character took me on a roller-coaster ride that didn't end until the credits rolled!!! If you see no other Vaughn movie this one is a must! Not only is the story great, but Vince is gentle and compassionate; a father that takes his job as a parent most seriously. The angst in his day-to-day struggle as a parent and a man will leave you thinking about parenthood long after the movie has ended!
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    • Sep 18, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dance Real Slow
    • Filming locations
      • Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Jacobs/Mutrux
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,390
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,706
      • Jan 31, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,390
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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