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The Cookout 2004

“This summer, get your grill on!”

★ 4.7/10 · 47 votes PG-13 Comedy Released
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Topic: Film "The Cookout" (2004). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2004
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Sep 3, 2004
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Cookout Productions
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$12,009,070
Genres
Comedy
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77 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth6.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy
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Topic: Film "The Cookout" (2004).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Omit anything not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: The Cookout
Year: 2004
Genre: American comedy
Director: Lance Rivera
Writers: Ramsay Gbelawoe & Jeffrey Brian Holmes
Story by: Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, and Mikey Martin
Cast: Quran Pender (credited as "Storm P") as Todd Anderson, Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Meagan Good, Jona... (cut off in source, but I'll use what's there).
Plot: Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with the New Jersey Nets. To keep things real, he throws a barbeque at his place like his family used to have. The event involves new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps.
Rating: PG-13
Release Date (US): 09/03/2004
Runtime: 1h 37m
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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The Cookout holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 47 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

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The Cookout is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Cookout?

The Cookout was directed by Lance Rivera.

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