Cookie's Fortune (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Cookie's Fortune is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Robert Altman, running about 118 minutes. “Welcome to Holly Springs... home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
Who’s in it. Cookie's Fortune stars Glenn Close as Camille Dixon, Julianne Moore as Cora Duvall, Liv Tyler as Emma Duvall and Patricia Neal as Jewel Mae 'Cookie' Orcutt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cookie's Fortune has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cookie's Fortune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cookie's Fortune tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cookie's Fortune (1999)?
- In US, Cookie's Fortune is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cookie's Fortune worth watching?
- Cookie's Fortune holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cookie's Fortune?
- Cookie's Fortune stars Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, Patricia Neal and Chris O'Donnell.
- When was Cookie's Fortune released?
- Cookie's Fortune was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.