Cold in July
2014, English. Directed by Jim Mickle.
How many men can one bullet kill?
While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 861 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cold in July
Cold in July isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 May 2014
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Nick Damici, Jim Mickle
- Box office
- $427K
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What Cold in July is based on
Cold in July is based on Cold in July, a 1989 novel by Joe R. Lansdale, published by Mark V. Ziesing.
Novel · 1989
Cold in July
By Joe R. Lansdale
Published by Mark V. Ziesing
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Cold in July: quick answers
Is Cold in July worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 861 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cold in July?
Cold in July runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Cold in July have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cold in July. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cold in July parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cold in July is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cold in July on?
Cold in July isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cold in July?
If you liked Cold in July, try El Gringo, Death Sentence, The Devil All the Time.
Who directed Cold in July?
Cold in July (2014) was directed by Jim Mickle and stars Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard.
What is Cold in July based on?
Cold in July is based on Cold in July, a 1989 novel by Joe R. Lansdale, published by Mark V. Ziesing.