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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
WritersQueen Latifah·Shakim Compere
ProducersShakim Compere·Otis Best

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Cookout on Netflix?

No, The Cookout is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Cookout on Amazon Prime Video?

The Cookout isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cookout for free?

The Cookout isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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).