A Cool, Dry Place

Name: A Cool, Dry Place
Genre: Drama
Released: TODO_MISSING
Rating: 54

1998, Drama, 1h 37m

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Movie Info

Kansas lawyer Russell Durrell (Vince Vaughn) is married to his soul mate, Kate (Monica Potter), but when she walks out on him unexpectedly, his world is turned awry. Left on his own to raise his small son, Calvin (Bobby Moat), Russell strives to find a balance between career and parenthood. Romance blooms when he meets assistant veterinarian Beth Ward (Joey Lauren Adams), but when Kate returns looking to resume her motherly and wifely duties, Russell is left with an impossible decision.

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

John N. Smith
Producer:

Katie Jacobs, Gail Mutrux
Writer:

Michael Grant Jaffe, Matthew McDuffie
Release Date (Theaters):

Apr 3, 1996 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Jun 1, 2004
Runtime:

1h 37m
Distributor:

20th Century Fox
Sound Mix:

Dolby, Surround

Cast & Crew

Vince Vaughn
Russell Durrell

Joey Lauren Adams
Beth Ward

Monica Potter
Kate Durrell

Bobby Moat
Calvin Durrell

Devon Sawa
Noah Ward

Karen Elder
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Audience Reviews for A Cool, Dry Place

Apr 17, 2016

I'm shocked people aren't amazed at the child actor. Most kids over-act, and it's very annoying. This kid was phenomenal. It's refreshing when a movie has no car chase scenes, explosions, and no one getting shot. Just real life.

Amy A Super Reviewer
Sep 14, 2010

This is one of my favorite Vince Vaughn movies. A single dad trying to be a good father to his adorable son. This is a very heart warming, cute movie.

Cynthia S Super Reviewer
Sep 23, 2007

Not worth it but maybe that is because Joey Lauren Adams just gets on my nerves.

~Lissa~ Super Reviewer
Apr 19, 2007

A favorite. Love this movie!

Leo L Super Reviewer