Cool Runnings

On the track and in the heat of competition, a fast young sprinter from Jamaica sees his Olympic dream derailed by a disqualifying mistake. With the doors closing at his favorite event, he rediscovers purpose by reaching out to a stubborn coach who has made his share of mistakes. Together they form an unlikely alliance and set out to build Jamaica’s first ever bobsled team. The plan is simple in theory, but the road is rough as athletes from a small island chase fame on a winter sport stage. Laughter, grit and a stubborn belief in each other push this band toward a shared goal.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub, Cool Runnings arrived in 1993 with a screenplay by Lynn Siefert, Michael Ritchie and Tommy Swerdlow. It draws on the real life Jamaican bobsled story and pairs a warm ensemble with in studio humor.

Cool Runnings became a defining underdog tale of the nineties, turning Jamaica's bobsled venture into a global icon and proving that humor can carry a serious sports dream. It helped broaden how audiences see Jamaican pride and left a lasting imprint on sport based comedy.

Critics greeted it as a light crowd pleaser with its warm heart and sturdy laughs, while audiences embraced its messages about teamwork, resilience and friendship across cultural divides. The film holds a solid audience score around seven out of ten from thousands of votes.