The Cookout
“This summer, get your grill on!”
Synopsis
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Cookout HD Digital Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-08
Top Cast
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Ja Rule
Bling Bling
Tim Meadows
Leroy
Jenifer Lewis
Lady Em
Quran Pender
Todd Andersen (as Storm P)
Jonathan Silverman
Wes
Meagan Good
Brittany
Farrah Fawcett
Mrs. Crowley
Ruperto Vanderpool
Wheezer
Frankie Faison
Jojo Andersen
Vincent Pastore
Poo Salesman
Kevin Phillips
Jamal Washington
Reg E. Cathey
Frank Washington
Rita Owens
Nettie Washington
Gerry Bamman
Butler
Carl Wright
Grandpa
Jerod Mixon
Willie
Jamal Mixon
Nelson
Eve
Becky
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.75x
-$4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Rivera
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie B. Turner, Ramsey Gbelawoe
- Original Score
- Camara Kambon
- Original Title
- The Cookout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Cookout Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Rivera
Laurie B. Turner, Ramsey Gbelawoe, Queen Latifah, Darryl French, Shakim Compere
Camara Kambon
Tom Houghton
Jeff McEvoy, Patricia Bowers
Otis Best, Shakim Compere, Queen Latifah, Mike Elliott, John Sacchi
Department Leadership Roster
Otis Best
Producer
Shakim Compere
Producer
Lance Rivera
Director
Jeff McEvoy
Editor
Queen Latifah
Producer
Patricia Bowers
Editor
Anne Stuhler
Production Design
Tom Houghton
Director of Photography
Laurie B. Turner
Screenplay
Ramsey Gbelawoe
Screenplay
Roy T. Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Camara Kambon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cookout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cookout 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 directed The Cookout?
The Cookout was directed by Lance Rivera.
Who stars in The Cookout?
The principal cast of The Cookout includes Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender, Jonathan Silverman.
When was The Cookout released and how long is it?
The Cookout was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Cookout?
The Cookout had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $12M at the worldwide box office (0.75 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Cookout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cookout was composed by Camara Kambon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cookout?
The Cookout holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).