Cool Runnings (1993)

Kernel Score: 78% · 2,244 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Drama

Released: 1993-10-01

Runtime: 98 minutes

Is Cool Runnings worth watching?

Worth watching. Cool Runnings tells the loose, funny story of the first Jamaican bobsled team, and it's a warm sports comedy that delivers the formula well. It's gentle, family-friendly and still entertaining.

Watch it if you

  • love underdog sports stories
  • want a family-friendly comedy
  • enjoy 1990s feel-good movies

Skip it if you

  • want a realistic sports drama
  • dislike formulaic sports films

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Cool Runnings

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.

Cool Runnings parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Cool Runnings is a PG-rated inspirational sports comedy based on the true story of Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — PG sports comedy with only mild slapstick bobsled mishaps; no significant violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Cool Runnings

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  • Eddie the Eagle (2016) — 79%: Another Winter Olympics underdog comedy
  • Rudy (1993) — 84%: Classic underdog sports drama with heart
  • Togo (2019) — 91%: Inspiring true tale of determination
  • Arthur the King (2024) — 87%: Inspiring true story built around teamwork and loyalty
  • Creed (2015) — 84%: Underdog sports drama with strong emotional pull
  • Eight Below (2006) — 79%: Family adventure about endurance and loyalty

Director

Jon Turteltaub

Cast

  • Leon as Derice Bannock
  • Doug E. Doug as Sanka Coffie
  • Rawle D. Lewis as Junior Bevil
  • Malik Yoba as Yul Brenner
  • John Candy as Irv
  • Raymond J. Barry as Kurt Hemphill
  • Peter Outerbridge as Josef Grool
  • Paul Cœur as Roger
  • Larry Gilman as Larry
  • Charles Hyatt as Whitby Bevil, Sr.

Cool Runnings FAQ

Is Cool Runnings worth watching?

Worth watching. Cool Runnings tells the loose, funny story of the first Jamaican bobsled team, and it's a warm sports comedy that delivers the formula well. It's gentle, family-friendly and still entertaining.

Where can I watch Cool Runnings?

In the US you can stream Cool Runnings on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Cool Runnings OK for kids?

Cool Runnings is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Cool Runnings is a PG-rated inspirational sports comedy based on the true story of Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team.

What movies are like Cool Runnings?

If you liked Cool Runnings, try Eddie the Eagle, Rudy, Togo and Arthur the King.