Stay Cool Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 22, 2011

Stay Cool

Release Date: Friday, September 16, 2011 Limited

Director: Michael Polish

Starring: Winona Ryder • Mark Polish • Josh Holloway • Hilary Duff • Sean Astin

PG-13 Comedy N/A

3.71 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The project is described as a "knowing-your-age comedy," centering on a successful author (Polish) who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush (Ryder) when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors.

Comedy

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Who stars in Stay Cool – Cast List

Winona Ryder
Black Swan, Homefront
M
Mark Polish
Against the Clock, The Bridge of San Luis Rey
J
Josh Holloway
Sabotage, Paranoia
H
Hilary Duff
Raise Your Voice, Cheaper by the Dozen
S
Sean Astin
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
J
Jon Cryer
Shorts, Weather Girl
C
Chevy Chase
Hot Tub Time Machine 2, The Christmas Letter

Who is making Stay Cool – Crew List

A look at Stay Cool behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Polish last helmed Alarum and Terror on the Prairie. The film's writer Mark Polish last penned Against the Clock and The Astronaut Farmer.

Director: Michael Polish
Screenwriters: Mark Polish
Michael Polish
Producers: Janet DuBois
Ken Johnson
Mark Polish
Michael Polish
Jonathan Sheldon

Studios: ARC Entertainment
Production Company: Initiate Productions
Prohibition Pictures

Production – What we know about the Stay Cool

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2010

Completed

Changed Stay Cool movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sexual content, language including some drug references, and for some underage drinking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Stay Cool Trailers and Clips

Stay Cool

Theatrical Trailer

Stay Cool Release Date: When was the film released?

Stay Cool was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 16 , 2011. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Drive, Straw Dogs and I Don't Know How She Does It. As a limited release, Stay Cool was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.