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3.3 / 10(107 votes)IMDbR20141h 32m$36K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Not Cool

Synopsis

Former prom king Scott returns home for Thanksgiving break and gets dumped by his long-term girlfriend. With his world turned upside down, Scott strikes an unlikely friendship with former classmate Tori, an ugly duckling who blossomed in her first semester of college, and they embark on an outrageous adventure through their hometown. But when Scott and Tori start falling in love, they realize that a few months away may have changed them more than they realized.

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Shane Dawson being a jerk during the production of his movie "Not Cool"

Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2020-07-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 23, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.05x ROI)

Production Budget

$800K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$36K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.05x

-$764K deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $800KWorldwide: $36K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shane Dawson
Screenplay & Story
Dan Schoffer
Original Score
Joseph Carrillo
Original Title
Not Cool
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$800K
Worldwide Gross
$36K
Production Studios
Steeltown Entertainment, Point Park University, Shaderville

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shane Dawson

Screenplay & Story

Dan Schoffer

Original Score & Music

Joseph Carrillo

Director of Photography

Frank Paladino

Film Editing

Shane Dawson

Producers

Shane Dawson, Carl Kurlander, Chris Moore, Lisa Smith-Reed, Corey Moosa

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph Carrillo

Original Music Composer

Shane Dawson

Shane Dawson

Editor

Frank Paladino

Director of Photography

Cailey Breneman

Costume Design

Shane Dawson

Shane Dawson

Producer

Dan Schoffer

Writer

Shane Dawson

Shane Dawson

Director

Hillary Gurtler

Production Design

Lauren Schnipper

Producer

Josh Shader

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Not Cool.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Not Cool

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Not Cool about?

Former prom king Scott returns home for Thanksgiving break and gets dumped by his long-term girlfriend. With his world turned upside down, Scott strikes an unlikely friendship with former classmate Tori, an ugly duckling who blossomed in her first semester of college, and they embark on an outrageous adventure through their hometown. But when Scott and Tori start falling in love, they realize that a few months away may have changed them more than they realized.

Who directed Not Cool?

Not Cool was directed by Shane Dawson.

Who stars in Not Cool?

The principal cast of Not Cool includes Shane Dawson, Cherami Leigh, Drew Monson, Lisa Schwartz, Michelle Veintimilla.

When was Not Cool released and how long is it?

Not Cool was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of Not Cool?

Not Cool had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $36K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Not Cool?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Not Cool was composed by Joseph Carrillo.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Not Cool?

Not Cool holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).