Throwback Cinema: COOL RUNNINGS (1993)
Runtime: 98 mins | Release Year: 1993 | Rating: PG | Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Production Country: USA | Original Language: Russian
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.
Showtimes
Bundle up head out to Revue Cinema this January as Throwback Cinema enters 2026 at top speed with Cool Runnings! Starring John Candy in one of his last and most beloved roles, this legendary comedy follows a group of Jamaican sprinters who trade their running shoes for a bobsled to compete in the 1988 Calgary Olympics. Loosely inspired by the real life story, Cool Runnings blends sharp comedy, great performances, and it is the perfect movie to see before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics! –CRYSTAL MADORE
Part of the Throwback Cinema series!
Cast/Crew Info
Director: Jon Turteltaub | Cast: Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, John Candy