A terrified man Richard (Michael Hall) accidentally shoots a burglar inside his house. He is assured by the cop (Nick Damici) that it was purely self defense and the burglar was a wanted fella. Richard, shaken by the experience and not proud by the incident, visits the cemetery on the burglar's burial day and gets confronted by Ben, a paroled convict and the dead burglar's dad. Ben indirectly threatens and praises Richard's family photo, which he saw in the newspaper. The cop... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UK only | 1 Month Free Trial | 16 May 2026 | 5298 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 85% |  Report: Broken Link |   |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 05 Jan 2015 | 2304 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 95% | Report: Broken Link | |
| IRELAND only | 1 Month Free Trial | 13 Aug 2014 | 2914 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 73% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 06 Dec 2019 | 449 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 95% | Report: Broken Link | |
![Its HD [Cold in July]](/images/logos/icons/itshd.png){kind=icon} | WORLDWIDE | ? | 08 Mar 2016 | 3791 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 89% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 14 Feb 2014 | 217 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 51% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | Free Credit | 12 Feb 2017 | 174 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 30% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 20 Jan 2022 | 116 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 27% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 21 Dec 2025 | 21 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 17% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 10 Apr 2020 | 272 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 20% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 27 Mar 2022 | 23 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 18% | Report: Broken Link | |
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 07 Aug 2019 | 2327 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 60% |  Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | N/A | 07 Aug 2019 | 9 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 39% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 07 Aug 2019 | 106 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 20% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 07 Aug 2019 | 13156 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 77% | Report: Broken Link | |
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 19 May 2013 | 327 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 74% | Report: Broken Link | |
| UK only | N/A | 19 May 2013 | 20 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 16% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 07 Aug 2019 | 397 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 3% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 19 May 2013 | 9874 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 95% | Report: Broken Link | |
A terrified man Richard (Michael Hall) accidentally shoots a burglar inside his house. He is assured by the cop (Nick Damici) that it was purely self defense and the burglar was a wanted fella. Richard, shaken by the experience and not proud by the incident, visits the cemetery on the burglar's burial day and gets confronted by Ben, a paroled convict and the dead burglar's dad. Ben indirectly threatens and praises Richard's family photo, which he saw in the newspaper. The cops can't arrest Ben as he hasn't done anything and can't give Richard official police protection.
Leave your thoughts about Cold in July.
| Philadelphia WeeklyGenevieve Valentine[Cold in July is] an absorbing take on the modern family noir, a movie that knows the devil's in the details. |
| Alternative LensJennifer HeatonGripping and tense old-school thriller with plenty of twists and a retro synth soundtrack. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesBruce IngramThere’s a lot to admire in Cold in July, but its chief virtue is unpredictability. Most movies these days sleepwalk through their formulaic paces, but you’ll never guess where this one is going based on the way it begins. |
| Village VoiceErnest HardyWhile Hall and Shepard nail their parts, Don Johnson, still magnetic after all these years, steals the film as a sardonic private eye with a vintage cherry-red convertible. |
| Film ThreatBrian TallericoAny issues with the actual narrative fall away when one considers the risk-taking here. We need more risk-takers in horror and I can't wait to see what he does next. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfMickle awakens as a formidable moviemaker with Cold in July, in full command of his storytelling talents with this meaty endeavor. |
| Tucson WeeklyBob GrimmThis one deserves a bigger release than the one it is getting. Destined to be one of the year's better acted films. |
| The Film StageJordan RaupWhile the unforeseen places it goes kept me engaged, unearned character motivations, and an awkward genre balance prevent this from being a knock-out exploitation noir entry. |
| San Jose Mercury NewsRandy MyersThese unique characters and performances breathe life into the moody world Mickle creates in this vivid, shocking thriller that sticks with you long afterward. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin CliffordThere is a tawdriness to the crimes committed that evokes sympathy for the heroes that take the bad guys down. |
