Movie · 2005
Is Be Cool based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Be Cool is based on the book Be Cool by Elmore Leonard (1999).
The movie was released in 2005.
The book behind Be Cool
Common questions
Is Be Cool based on a book?
Yes. Be Cool is based on the book Be Cool by Elmore Leonard (1999).
Who wrote the book Be Cool is based on?
Be Cool was written by Elmore Leonard and first published in 1999.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Be Cool before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Elmore Leonard's books
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 2007)
- Get Shorty (film, 1995)
- Out of Sight (film, 1998)
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 1957)
- Justified (TV, 2010)
- The Big Bounce (film, 2004)