Themes: Class Differences, Mothers and Sons, Family Gatherings
Main Cast: Danny Glover, Jenifer Lewis, Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Storm P, Meagan Good
Release Year: 2004
Country: US
Run Time: 88 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG13
Plot
When Todd Anderson (Storm P) signs a 30-million-dollar contract with the New Jersey Nets after being named the number one NBA draft pick of the year, his mother (Jenifer Lewis) vows to prevent her son from forgetting his roots. Not used to balancing his new life with his old, Todd mistakenly invites family and friends from his old neighborhood to his multi-million-dollar house for a cookout on the same day of an important endorsement interview. Though his extravagant family cookouts were welcome at his old digs, Todd's stuffy new neighbors -- particularly the conservative Republican Judge Halsted Crowley (Danny Glover) -- are less than thrilled with the arrival of Todd's massive family. Complicating the situation further is the eccentric neighborhood security guard (Queen Latifah), who takes on the heady assignment of ensuring that none of the private community's rules are broken, as well as two thugs who, determined to get an autographed pair of sneakers, hold up the cookout at gunpoint. Directed by Lance Rivera, The Cookout also features performances from Ja Rule, Eve, Farrah Fawcett, and Jonathan Silverman. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
Jonathan Silverman - Wes Riley; Farrah Fawcett - Mrs. Crowley; Queen Latifah - Security Guard; Gerry Bamman - Butler; Rita Owens - Aunt Nettie; Marcia Reed - Ms. Peters; Ruperto Vanderpool - Wheezer; Marvin Albert - Marv Albert; Elton Brand - Elton Brand; Baron Davis - Baron Davis; Mark Cuban - Mark Cuban; Reg E. Cathey - Frank Washington; Frankie R. Faison - Jojo Anderson; Danny Glover - Judge Halsted Crowley; Jenifer Lewis - Lady Em; Carl Wright - Grandpa; Alice Wright - Grade School Bling Bling; Jerod Mixon - Willie; Jamal Mixon - Nelson; Deep Katdare - Clerk; Eve - Becky; Marc Plastrik - Police Chief; Thomas James O'Leary - Reporter #1; Lance Spellerberg - Sven; Wendy Williams - Reporter #2; Otis Best - Grade School Todd; Kevin L. Phillips - Jamal Washington; Denee Busby - Little Dee; Shawn Andrew - Jerome; Jesse May - Olivier; Peggy Cosgrave - Mrs. Atwater; William Stone Mahoney - Commissioner; Walter Simpson III - A.J.; Wilhelm Lewis - Wayne; Antonio Walker - Young Thug; Sandra Mills Scott - Nurse; Channelle Nazaire - Grade School Becky; Rodney Henry Jr. - Grade School Wheezer; Alex Avant - Police Officer; Divine Compere - Young Cousin; Hasani Houston - Light Skinned Boy; Julian Douglas - Two Year Old Baby; Mehki Clayton-Smith - Two Year Old Baby; DJ Enuff - Himself; Roxy Noffz - Cookie Girl
Credit
Roswell Hamrick - Art Director, Gary Hebert - Art Director, Mik Cribben - Boom Operator, Anguibe Guindo - Boom Operator, Leah Daniels-Butler - Casting, Daniela Roth - Coordinator, Otis Best - Co-producer, Misa Hylton-Brim - Costume Designer, Amanda Slater - First Assistant Director, Lance Rivera - Director, Patricia Bowers - Editor, Jeff McEvoy - Editor, Queen Latifah - Executive Producer, Michael Paseornek - Executive Producer, Mike Elliot - Executive Producer, John Sacchi - Executive Producer, Kashka Banjoko - Hair Styles, Charlotte Scott - Hair Styles, Charles Zalben - Location Manager, Joseph P. Genier - Line Producer, Camara Kambon - Composer (Music Score), Camara Kambon - Musical Arrangement, Keir Gist - Musical Direction/Supervision, Marc Hirschfeld - Camera Operator, Jamie Silverstein - Camera Operator, Thomas Weston - Camera Operator, Anne Stuhler - Production Designer, Tom Houghton - Cinematographer, Queen Latifah - Producer, Darryl "Latee" French - Producer, Shakim Compere - Producer, Pamela Green - Producer, Sonic Magic Studios - Sound Mixer, John D'Aquino - Sound Mixer, David Lomax - Stunts, Jodi Michelle Pynn - Stunts, Kim Washington - Stunts, Derrick Simmons - Stunts, Don J. Hewitt - Stunts, Jerome Edwards - Stunts, Mary Fallick - Stunts, Cheryl Lewis - Stunts, Mickey O'Rourke - Stunts, Roy T. Anderson - Stunts Coordinator, Frank M. Calo - Unit Production Manager, Ramsey Gbelawoe - Screenwriter, Jeffrey Brian Holmes - Screenwriter, Laurie B. Turner - Screenwriter, Egbert "EG" Burnett - Production Assistant, Ursula Camack - Production Assistant, Mark Dornfeld - Visual Effects Supervisor, Randy Babajtis - Sound Effects Editor, Dawn Animal Agency - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Evelyn Santana - Publicist, Jackie Bazan - Unit Publicist, Ron Travisano - First Assistant Camera, Radium L. Cheung - Gaffer, Glenn Fishel - Grip, John Gabriel - Grip, Gary Jackiewicz - Grip, Gary Morris - Grip, Eric Gearity - Key Grip, Camara Kambon - Music Editor, Rick Aoyama - Music Editor, Bobby Williams - Post Production Coordinator, Philip Stilman - Post Production Supervisor, Daniel MacArthur - Production Coordinator, Betty Chin - Production Coordinator, Kristen Elliott - Production Supervisor, Joann Vara - Properties Master, Ezra Dweck - Re-Recording Mixer, Jonathan Wales - Re-Recording Mixer, Jerry Gilbert - Re-Recording Mixer, Stephanie Marquardt - Script Supervisor, Alfonso Trinidad - Second Assistant Director, Drew Jiritano - Special Effects Coordinator, Jamie Silverstein - Steadicam Operator, Adger Cowans - Still Photographer, Norman H. Deshong - Still Photographer, Jonathan Miller - Supervising Sound Editor, Michele Ferrone - Visual Effects Producer, Andrew Patterson - ADR Editor, Alan Freedman - ADR Mixer, Anna L. Butwell - Art Department Assistant, Robert Castillo - Art Department Assistant, Brian Mannain - Assistant Location Manager, Amanda Gurall - Assistant Properties, Josh Solson - Best Boy Electric, Stephen A. Baker - Best Boy Grip, Jay Eckhardt - Camera Loader, Eric Haugesag - Camera Loader, Lee Chen - Camera Loader, Jamie McKeown - Casting Assistant, Richard Hebrank - Construction Coordinator, James Deanes - Costumes Assistant, Erika Goyzueta - Costumes Assistant, Kimberly R. Peterson - Costumes Assistant, Lorraine Coppin - Costumes Supervisor, Andrew Patterson - Dialogue Editor, Cat Crosby - Dolly Grip, Lou Contreras - Electrician, Hoi-Fan Chan - Electrician, Simeon Moore - Electrician, Winsome Sinclair - Extra Casting, Shelley Roden - Foley Artist, Jeremy Balko - Foley Editor, Brian B. Badie - Key Hairstylist, Nzingha Isis Gumbs - Key Make-up, Cliff Lane - Leadman, Kennedy Taylor - Personal Assistant, Bree Bailey - Personal Assistant, Lawanda Black - Personal Assistant, Marc Calixte - Personal Assistant, Omar Hashmy - Personal Assistant, Sandy Tate - Personal Assistant, Ursula Camack - Post Production Assistant, Ronald Warner - Post Production Assistant, Jesse Champ - Second Assistant Camera, Malcolm Pernell - Second Assistant Camera, Mike Walker - Second Second Assistant Director, Katya DeBear - Set Dresser, Jamie Cantalupo - Set Dresser, Damon Chesse - Set Dresser, Jeff Davis - Set Dresser, Marshon Davis - Set Dresser, Davie Hipschman - Set Dresser, Steve Jean-Baptiste - Set Dresser, Sean Kendell - Set Dresser, Wayne T. Leonard - Set Dresser, Anthony Sylvester - Set Dresser, Adam C. Girardet - Set Production Assistant, Brian Goetz - Set Production Assistant, Eric Gooding - Set Production Assistant, Marvin Henry - Set Production Assistant, Courtney Maresca - Set Production Assistant, Bruno Michels - Set Production Assistant, Aaron "AJ" Richmond - Set Production Assistant, Aton Roberts - Set Production Assistant, Corey "Complex" Roberts - Set Production Assistant, Carl Low - Set Production Assistant, Custom Film Effects - Visual Effects, Amanda Carroll - Set Decorator, Kenny Becker - Color Timing, Jeremy Balko - Foley Mixer, Lindsey Jaffin - Production Secretary, Denise Depalma - Set Medic/First Aid, Vicki Dilks - Set Medic/First Aid, Kathleen M. Kelly - Set Medic/First Aid, Joseph E. Murray - Set Medic/First Aid, James Domorski - Video Assist, Clay Brown - Graphic Design, Spencer Johnson - Assistant Editor, Jeana Lasser - Assistant Editor, Dhyana Carlton-Tims - Assistant Editor, Jamal El-Amin - Assistant Editor, Tim Mircovich - Assistant Editor, Alysia Woog - Assistant Editor
Todd Andersen (played by Pender) has just signed a $30 million contract with his hometown basketball team the New Jersey Nets. He buys a new house in a new, high class neighborhood, and he then decides to invite his family for a cookout on the same day he has an endorsement interview.
The neighbors are drawn to the cookout, and Todd is concerned mainly about his image, as his family's antics are making a poor impression on his neighbors. When two criminals invade the cookout so they can get Todd's autograph, the ensuing chaos makes Todd realize how much he needs his family.
Tagline:This summer, get your grill on!
Cast
Quran Pender — Todd Andersen (credited as Storm P.)
