The Cookout
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Todd Anderson's life changes overnight when he signs a $30 million contract with the NBA. Determined not to forget who he is and where he's from, he throws a cookout for his family and friends from the hood, in his new neighborhood.
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- Apr 7, 2018
WHITE BALLS & WHITE DEVILS
Skele_DJul 8, 2023Despite being a childhood favorite of mine and the fact that I will always hold a bit of nostalgia for this film, re-watching it back now as an adult it doesn’t hold up. A movie about a black family coming together to celebrate a family member's triumph (In this movie’s…
Marqus RiceJan 15, 2020Queen Latifah > anyone else ever
graham - Aug 22, 2021
Danny Glover smoking weed with the heavy set fellas was an all timer. 4/10
Buster BaxterFeb 23, 2024Black History Month Movie 27 I wish I had something even a little nice to say about The Cookout. After giving this a blind viewing years and years ago, we gave it a go in a group setting. It was a lot of fun riffing over what was going on but this is a film with…
CrystalPepsi913Jun 12, 2026The most So Bad it's So Good Hood Classic that people must have in their movie collect!
Melisa Deeb - Aug 15, 2023
bad but has that irresistible 2000’s charm
trinJul 1, 2023I think it goes without assumption I would NOT be invited to this function
ᒍᗩᑕK KᑌᒍOJan 4, 2024Cast is crazy, Gotta be my favourite Danny glover role.
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- Holly Golightly likedThe Cookout
I had a bootleg cam copy of this as a kid and it didn’t play from the beginning so that tells you enough. Still watched it on repeat! 😂
char likedThe Cookoutpretty funny movie, some parts felt unclear and rushed but besides that i think it’s a really good movie. borderline love.
Chellykbh likedThe CookoutI watched this when I was younger and loved it so much but rewatching it it’s so dumb lol but I still like it
- Troi lovedThe Cookout
One of my favorite movies growing up… gets funnier with age
StrawHatKendrick likedThe CookoutHas some funny moments and a lot of notable black actors
Eva lovedThe CookoutAbsolutely a quotable movie it’s hilarious. Love it.
- Shontae2004 likedThe Cookout
It was ok, alittle funny
Michael Campbell likedThe CookoutOkay Movie, Kinda Funny!
Rowen lovedThe CookoutMust watch really funny
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Is The Cookout (2004) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Cookout (2004)?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
What's The Cookout (2004) about?
Todd Anderson's life changes overnight when he signs a $30 million contract with the NBA. Determined not to forget who he is and where he's from, he throws a cookout for his family and friends from the hood, in his new neighborhood.
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