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Our List of Must-Watch Cole Hauser Movies and TV Shows 

Cole Hauser Movies and TV shows
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Since the early 1990s, Cole Hauser has been delivering memorable and captivating performances in plenty of movies and TV shows. His acting skills have succeeded in various genres, from Westerns to action thrillers to comedies. If you want to explore the other films and TV shows that Cole has starred in, then we’ve got you covered. 

10 Must-See Cole Hauser Movies 

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Here are ten movies starring Cole Hauser that you shouldn’t miss watching:

School Ties 

School Ties is a 1992 movie about anti-semitism in certain Ivy League schools. Cole Hauser plays Jack Connors, an arrogant prep school student and a fraternity brother of David Greene, played by Brendan Fraser. 

Tigerland 

Tigerland is a Vietnam-era war film in 2000 where Cole played the role of Sgt. Cota. It’s about a group of recruits going through the Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk. Cole got nominated for the 2001 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor because of the role. 

Tears of the Sun 

Tears of the Sun is a 2003 film where Cole played the character of James Atkins. The film follows the story of a Navy SEAL team on a mission to rescue a doctor and a group of refugees amidst a civil war in Nigeria. 

Cole gave a highly convincing performance that captured the viewers’ attention. His chemistry with Bruce Willis was also amazing, making it one of the most memorable films he ever starred in up to this day. 

Dazed and Confused 

Dazed and Confused is a 1993 movie set in the 70s and is one of those “coming of age” films. Cole plays Benny O’Donnell, a charismatic and popular high school senior. It is one of his most iconic film roles. 

A Good Day to Die Hard 

Collins, in 2013’s A Good Day to Die Hard film, is one of the lesser-known roles played by Cole that’s still worth checking out. The film follows the story of John McClane and his son as they try to take down a ruthless criminal in Moscow. 

Pitch Black 

Pitch Black is a 2000 sci-fi horror film where Cole plays a space pilot named William J. Johns, who got falsely accused of murder. Together with a group of survivors, he must find a way to escape an asteroid field. The movie is great for sci-fi and horror fans searching for something to keep them on the edge of their seats. 

The Cave 

The Cave is a 2005 film that follows a group of thrill-seeking adventurers and scientists. They get hired to explore some abandoned caves in the Carpathian Mountains. While there, they encounter gruesome monsters that come from another dimension.  

Cole plays Jack McAllister, one of the thrill-seeking cave explorers in the group. McAllister is one of Cole’s most distinctive lead roles in his career. 

Too Fast Too Furious 

There’s not much to say about the 2003 Too Fast Too Furious movie. It’s a box office hit film about a group of street racers that try to take down a corrupt businessman and drug dealer. Cole plays the role of Carter Verone, the movie’s main antagonist. 

The Last Champion 

The Last Champion is a 2020 sports drama film that follows the story of ex-pro baseball player John Wright. He returns to his hometown and must devise a way to save the local baseball team. 

The film has a heartwarming story about how passion and determination can bring out the best in someone. Cole’s performance as John Wright garnered plenty of praise for its depth and nuances. Easily one of his best works yet. 

Good Will Hunting  

1997’s Good Will Hunting is arguably one of the best films of all time. It is also the film where Cole gave one of his best performances early in his career. He plays Billy McBride, one of the buddies of Will Hunting which Matt Damon played. 

Top 5 Cole Hauser TV Shows to Binge-Watch 

Here are our top five picks for binge-worthy TV shows featuring Cole Hauser:

Rogue

Rogue is an American crime drama TV series from 2013 where Cole plays Ethan Kelly. The series follows the story of an undercover detective, Grace Travis, who struggles with her inner demons while trying to solve a homicide case. 

Chase

Chase is a 2010 TV series by Jerry Bruckheimer and Warner Bros. Television. It’s about a real-life high-priority fugitive apprehension team in South Texas that tracks down notorious criminals. 

Cole plays Jimmy Godfrey in the series. He is a “never grown-up” cowboy from East Texas who is a Deputy Marshal and second-in-command of HEAT. 

K-Ville

K-Ville is a buddy cop drama series from 2007. It follows the story of Felony Action Squad Officers Marlin Boulet and Trevor Cobb during the chaos in New Orleans two years after Hurricane Katrina hit it. 

Cole played the role of Trevor Cobb in the series. He is a veteran of the Afghanistan war, looking for redemption. 

The Lizzie Borden Chronicles 

The Lizzie Borden Chronicles is a 2015 mystery TV limited series. Cole Hauser plays the role of Charlie Siringo, the famed Pinkerton detective. 

The show is a fictionalized account of people and events surrounding Lizzie Andrew Borden. The story follows Lizzie in 1892 after she got acquitted of murdering her father and stepmother. 

Yellowstone 

Yellowstone is a modern-day western drama series by Taylor Sheridan. It follows the story of the Dutton family fighting to keep their beloved Yellowstone Dutton Ranch

Cole plays Rip Wheeler, a loyal friend of the Dutton family and their ranch foreman. His performance is one of the show’s highlights and why his popularity recently skyrocketed worldwide. It is, without a doubt, the best Cole Hauser TV show to binge-watch.

So if you are looking for Cole Hauser movies or TV shows to watch, these are the ones you should check out immediately.  

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