Stay Cool(2011)
Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.
Stay Cool Synopsis
A successful author is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.
Stay Cool (2011) is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Polish, released on September 16, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Winona Ryder, Mark Polish, Sean Astin and Hilary Duff. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Polish
- Writers:
- Mark Polish
- Cinematographer:
- M. David Mullen
- Composer:
- Ryan Franks
- Production:
- Initiate Productions
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Stay Cool (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Stay Cool before you stream it.
Stay Cool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Winona Ryder
as Scarlet Smith
Mark Polish
as Henry McCarthy
Sean Astin
as Big Girl
Hilary Duff
as Shasta O'Neil
Josh Holloway
as Wino
Jon Cryer
as Javier
Chevy Chase
as Principal Marshall
Jessica St. Clair
as Darcy Portola
Frances Conroy
as Mrs. Leuchtenberger
Marc Blucas
as Brad Nelson
Joanna Cassidy
as Mrs. Smith
Dee Wallace
as Mrs. McCarthy
Key crew
Directed by Michael Polish, written by Mark Polish.
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Stay Cool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 58 ratings.
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Stay Cool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stay Cool online?
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Stay Cool (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stay Cool?
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The main cast of Stay Cool (2011) includes Winona Ryder, Mark Polish, Sean Astin, Hilary Duff and Josh Holloway. The film was directed by Michael Polish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stay Cool released?
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Stay Cool was released on September 16, 2011 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Stay Cool worth watching?
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Stay Cool (2011) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stay Cool?
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Yes. The official Stay Cool trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.