Keep Cool (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1997, Keep Cool is a comedy film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. China, the 1990s. A young bookseller is in love with a woman. The woman is now with another guy, a rich man. The rich man sends his people to beat the bookseller. In the fight, the laptop computer from a man looking at the scene gets broken. Who will pay for the computer? The bookseller wants revenge. Will it be useful? The bookseller and the laptop owner are from different ages and classes. They are two different points of view, two different Chinas. How will they fight for justice?
Who’s in it. Keep Cool stars Jiang Wen as Zhao Xiaoshuai, Li Baotian as Lao Zhang, Jiao Gang and Qu Ying as An Hong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Keep Cool has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keep Cool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keep Cool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keep Cool (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Keep Cool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Keep Cool worth watching?
- Keep Cool holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Keep Cool?
- Keep Cool stars Jiang Wen, Li Baotian, Jiao Gang, Qu Ying and Liu Xinyi.
- When was Keep Cool released?
- Keep Cool was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
