Cool Hand Luke
“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.
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Where is Cool Hand Luke streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 English-language drama and crime film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast is led by Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Luke Askew. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cool Hand Luke was produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts and Jalem Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1967, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Writers
- Frank Pierson, Donn Pearce, Hal Dresner
- Release date
- November 1, 1967
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Jalem Productions
Cool Hand Luke cast & crew
Cool Hand Luke was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and written by Frank Pierson, Donn Pearce, and Hal Dresner.
The cast features Paul Newman as Luke Jackson, George Kennedy as Dragline, Luke Askew as Boss Paul, Morgan Woodward as Boss Godfrey, Harry Dean Stanton as Tramp, and Dennis Hopper as Babalugats.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Conrad Hall, and it was produced by Gordon Carroll and Carter DeHaven Jr..
Is Cool Hand Luke worth watching?
Cool Hand Luke holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,623 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Cool Hand Luke is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Cool Hand Luke
Paul Newman
Luke Jackson
George Kennedy
Dragline
Luke Askew
Boss Paul
Morgan Woodward
Boss Godfrey
Harry Dean Stanton
Tramp
Dennis Hopper
Babalugats
Lou Antonio
Koko
Robert Drivas
Loudmouth Steve
Strother Martin
Captain
Jo Van Fleet
Arletta
Clifton James
Carr
Marc Cavell
Rabbitt
Cool Hand Luke — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cool Hand Luke in United States?
Cool Hand Luke is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Cool Hand Luke in?
Cool Hand Luke is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Cool Hand Luke rated?
Cool Hand Luke is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,623 ratings.
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