Stay Cool
“Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.”
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.
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Stay Cool (2011) Movie Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-12
Top Cast
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Winona Ryder
Scarlet Smith
Mark Polish
Henry McCarthy
Sean Astin
Big Girl
Hilary Duff
Shasta O'Neil
Josh Holloway
Wino
Jon Cryer
Javier
Chevy Chase
Principal Marshall
Jessica St. Clair
Darcy Portola
Frances Conroy
Mrs. Leuchtenberger
Marc Blucas
Brad Nelson
Joanna Cassidy
Mrs. Smith
Dee Wallace
Mrs. McCarthy
Michael Gross
Mr. McCarthy
Ken Johnson
Mr. O'Neil
Jessica Schatz
Mrs. O'Neil
Scott Michael Campbell
Officer Bird
Blake Adams
Cop
Catherine Black
Goth Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Polish
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Polish
- Original Score
- Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley
- Original Title
- Stay Cool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Initiate Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Polish
Mark Polish
Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley
M. David Mullen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Polish
Director
Mark Polish
Writer
M. David Mullen
Director of Photography
Scott Leva
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Locsmandi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryan Franks
Original Music Composer
Scott Nickoley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stay Cool
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What is Stay Cool about?
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.
Who directed Stay Cool?
Stay Cool was directed by Michael Polish.
Who stars in Stay Cool?
The principal cast of Stay Cool includes Winona Ryder, Mark Polish, Sean Astin, Hilary Duff, Josh Holloway.
When was Stay Cool released and how long is it?
Stay Cool was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Stay Cool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stay Cool was composed by Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stay Cool?
Stay Cool holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).