Cool Dog
“He'll do anything for his best friend.”
Synopsis
Jimmy lives in the tranquil town of Eagle Rock, Louisiana, with his father, stepmother and his best friend Rainy, a German Shepherd. When Jimmy's father gets a promotion, the family must relocate to an apartment in New York City that has a strict no pet policy. Unwilling to let his master go without a fight, Rainy embarks on a cross-country journey to New York but navigating the Big Apple is just the beginning of his challenging adventure.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cool Dog 2010 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-10
Top Cast
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Jackson Pace
Jimmy Warner
Michael Paré
Dean Warner
Jen Kober
Muriel Ledger
David Jensen
Reuben Ledger
Dane Rhodes
Seagal
Christa Campbell
Laura Warner
Cameron Ten Napel
Amy
Ryan Akin
Billy
Kent Jude Bernard
Charlie
Saxon Sharbino
Sharon
Michael Showers
New York Cop 1
Edrick Browne
New York Cop 2
James DuMont
Derek
Bryce Cass
Friend 1
Ryan Glorioso
Gostavo
George Wilson
Homeless Man
Richard Folmer
Mayor
Ouida White
Little Old Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Les Weldon, Danny Lerner
- Original Score
- Stephen Edwards
- Original Title
- Cool Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Nu Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Lerner
Les Weldon, Danny Lerner
Stephen Edwards
Matthew F. Leonetti, Richard Rutkowski
Michele Gisser
Danny Lerner, Les Weldon, Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Diego J. Martinez
Department Leadership Roster
Les Weldon
Writer
Danny Lerner
Director
Stephen Edwards
Original Music Composer
Danny Lerner
Writer
Danny Lerner
Producer
Les Weldon
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Nathan Amondson
Production Design
Matthew F. Leonetti Jr.
Producer
Gregg Brazzel
Stunt Coordinator
Michele Gisser
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cool Dog
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What is Cool Dog about?
Jimmy lives in the tranquil town of Eagle Rock, Louisiana, with his father, stepmother and his best friend Rainy, a German Shepherd. When Jimmy's father gets a promotion, the family must relocate to an apartment in New York City that has a strict no pet policy. Unwilling to let his master go without a fight, Rainy embarks on a cross-country journey to New York but navigating the Big Apple is just the beginning of his challenging adventure.
Who directed Cool Dog?
Cool Dog was directed by Danny Lerner.
Who stars in Cool Dog?
The principal cast of Cool Dog includes Jackson Pace, Michael Paré, Jen Kober, David Jensen, Dane Rhodes.
When was Cool Dog released and how long is it?
Cool Dog was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Cool Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cool Dog was composed by Stephen Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cool Dog?
Cool Dog holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).