Cool Hand Luke
1967, English. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
The man... and the motion picture that simply do not conform.
When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the sadistic warden or the yard's resident heavy, Dragline, who ends up admiring the new guy's unbreakable will. Luke's bravado, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison's dreaded solitary confinement cell, "the box," make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1967
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Pierson, Donn Pearce, Hal Dresner
- Budget
- $3.2M
- Box office
- $16M
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What Cool Hand Luke is based on
Cool Hand Luke is based on Cool Hand Luke, a 1965 novel by Donn Pearce.
Novel · 1965
Cool Hand Luke
By Donn Pearce
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Cool Hand Luke: quick answers
Is Cool Hand Luke worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,697 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Cool Hand Luke have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cool Hand Luke. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cool Hand Luke parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cool Hand Luke is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Cool Hand Luke on?
Cool Hand Luke isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cool Hand Luke?
If you liked Cool Hand Luke, try Papillon, The Shawshank Redemption, Escape from Alcatraz.
Who directed Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke (1967) was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and stars Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Luke Askew.
What is Cool Hand Luke based on?
Cool Hand Luke is based on Cool Hand Luke, a 1965 novel by Donn Pearce.