A Cooler Climate
“Envy. Fidelity. Outrage....the start of a beautiful friendship.”
Synopsis
Iris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the women.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-09
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Sally Field
Iris
Judy Davis
Paula
Jerry Wasserman
Leo
Winston Rekert
Jack
Jessalyn Gilsig
Callie
Carly Pope
Beth
Denalda Williams
Yvonne
Gerard Plunkett
Graham
Alec Willows
Marcus
Peter Yunker
Oliver
Doug Abrahams
Manager
Campbell Lane
Mr. Mathers
Michael Kopsa
Man on Train
Miriam Smith
Woman on Train
Gary Hetherington
Mr. Blake
Paul McGillion
Young Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Zena Collier, Marsha Norman
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- A Cooler Climate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Daniel L. Paulson Productions, Showtime Networks, CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Seidelman
Zena Collier, Marsha Norman
Patrick Williams
John S. Bartley
Michael Berenbaum
Susan Rose, Dan Paulson
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Seidelman
Director
John S. Bartley
Director of Photography
Jo-Ann Chorney
Production Design
Michael Berenbaum
Editor
Gregory Mah
Costume Design
Melissa R. Stubbs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cooler Climate
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What is A Cooler Climate about?
Iris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the women.
Who directed A Cooler Climate?
A Cooler Climate was directed by Susan Seidelman.
Who stars in A Cooler Climate?
The principal cast of A Cooler Climate includes Sally Field, Judy Davis, Jerry Wasserman, Winston Rekert, Jessalyn Gilsig.
When was A Cooler Climate released and how long is it?
A Cooler Climate was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for A Cooler Climate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cooler Climate was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is A Cooler Climate based on a book or true story?
A Cooler Climate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zena Collier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Cooler Climate?
A Cooler Climate holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).