The Cookout (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2004, The Cookout is a comedy and drama film directed by Lance Rivera, running about 97 minutes. “This summer, get your grill on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.
Who’s in it. The Cookout stars Ja Rule as Bling Bling, Tim Meadows as Leroy, Jenifer Lewis as Lady Em and Jonathan Silverman as Wes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Cookout has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cookout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cookout tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cookout (2004)?
- In US, The Cookout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cookout worth watching?
- The Cookout holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cookout?
- The Cookout stars Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Jonathan Silverman and Quran Pender.
- When was The Cookout released?
- The Cookout was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.