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

3.7 / 5

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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Stay Cool.

Winona Ryder
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Haunted Mansion
M
Mark Polish
Against the Clock, The Bridge of San Luis Rey
J
Josh Holloway
Sabotage, Battle of the Year
H
Hilary Duff
The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Cheaper by the Dozen
S
Sean Astin
Guns of Redemption, Love Hurts
J
Jon Cryer
Shorts, Weather Girl
C
Chevy Chase
Vacation, Zombie Town

Crew Behind the Film

The Stay Cool behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Michael Polish last directed Alarum and Terror on the Prairie. The film's writer Mark Polish last wrote 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 Details

What we know about the Stay Cool movie production.

Production Updates for Stay Cool

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

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Watch official Stay Cool movie trailers and clips.

Comedy

Stay Cool

Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

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