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The Cookout

4.720041h 37mPG-13MovieComedy

When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used…

DirectorLance Rivera
WritersShakim Compere·Darryl French
ProducersOtis Best·Shakim Compere

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Cast · Directed by Lance Rivera

JRJa Rule
Ja Rule
Bling Bling
TMTim Meadows
Tim Meadows
Leroy
JLJenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis
Lady Em
QPQuran Pender
Quran Pender
Todd Andersen (as Storm P)
JSJonathan Silverman
Jonathan Silverman
Wes
MGMeagan Good
Meagan Good
Brittany
FFFarrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett
Mrs. Crowley
RV
Ruperto Vanderpool
Wheezer
FFFrankie Faison
Frankie Faison
Jojo Andersen
VPVincent Pastore
Vincent Pastore
Poo Salesman
KPKevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips
Jamal Washington
RCReg E. Cathey
Reg E. Cathey
Frank Washington

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The Cookout — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cookout?

The Cookout is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and MovieSphere+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Cookout on Netflix?

No, The Cookout is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Cookout on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Cookout is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Cookout for free?

The Cookout is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Cookout?

Yes — The Cookout is followed by The Cookout 2 (2011) in the Cookout Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Cookout?

The Cookout is the first film in the Cookout Collection.

Is The Cookout part of a trilogy?

No — The Cookout is part of the Cookout Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Cookout Collection?

There are 2 films in the Cookout Collection: The Cookout (2004) and The Cookout 2 (2011).