Cold in July

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Cold in July

R

2014

1h 49m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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The killing of a home intruder puts a Texas man (Michael C. Hall) and his family on the radar of the dead man's vengeful father (Sam Shepard).

Critics Consensus

Boasting plenty of twists, a suitably seedy tone, and a memorable supporting turn from Don Johnson, Cold in July proves an uncommonly rewarding thriller.

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Bruce DeMara

Toronto Star

12/11/2014

3.5/4

A well-paced story that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as it bucks and rolls in unexpected directions to a bloody and satisfying climax.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

06/29/2014

3/5

As for the performances, they're ripe and rich, even though the three core characters sometimes appear to be starring in entirely different movies.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

06/27/2014

3/5

It would be lovely to see the missing halves of these two intriguing pictures. They must be out there somewhere.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/19/2024

B

The first half is a riveting thriller with a great mystery that’s well executed and gripping on all fronts. The second half is more mundane, dull and been done before. However, there’s still some good things thematically throughout...

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Matthew Turner

VODzilla.co

05/11/2022

8/10

This is a superbly written and enjoyably pulpy neo-noir that delivers offbeat thrills and some blackly comic laughs, thanks to Mickle’s confident direction and a trio of terrific performances.

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

11/03/2020

3.5/5

Undoubtedly simple, Cold in July may not be for all tastes, but it is one of the best examples of vintage styling to come about in some time, and on nearly every possible front.

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Svit G

@libitel Feb 20

Interesting story, liked the acting (Dexter lol), the only thing is the ending seamed a bit incomplite (a lot felt unfinished or unexplained) but again the main thing was done and"Dexter" was just a civilian.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 28

This was an interesting one. Not just because Dexter is in it, but it also had a good cast, and good story, I guess. It's kinda forgettable though.

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Stoner J

@Stoner 05/28/2025

Absolutely fantastic crime thriller from start to finish! Michael Hall is a great, odd and lethal character that lighten up the dark mood throughout.

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Dav T

@RT39711374 01/05/2025

A well balanced movie making you wonder what is the next move and and to have to protect your family i jumps through rings of fire basically a really good movie.

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Michael L

@MikeLewis 12/07/2024

Not sure how I missed this movie for 10 years, but saw it on Paramount and gave it a go. Woah. What a good, atmospheric, well paced thriller. It starts off on a revenge type path that seems basic in approach and quickly pivots to a mystery/thriller ride to a who done it and why type flick, and then again it slightly takes a dirt road to 8MM (the Nicholas Cage/Joquin Phoenix flick) territory. Absolutely recommend it for fans of 90s/early 00’s type thrillers.

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Beverly B

@RT31949208 09/16/2024

What an amazing thrill ride. It keeps you on edge from start to finish. The acting from all was FABULOUS! Loved it!😎😁😀💞

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Synopsis

The killing of a home intruder puts a Texas man (Michael C. Hall) and his family on the radar of the dead man's vengeful father (Sam Shepard).

Director: Jim Mickle
Producer: Linda Moran, Rene Bastian, Adam Folk, Marie Savare
Screenwriter: Jim Mickle, Nick Damici
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Bullet Films
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Bloody Violence|Some Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 30, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $414.6K
Runtime: 1h 49m