Stay Cool (2011)

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Synopsis

Henry McCarthy, the 30-something author of the popular 80s-themed novel How Lionel Got Me Laid, returns to his suburban hometown of Sacramento to deliver the commencement speech at his former high school. Despite his success as an author Henry's return home has sparked all of the youthful dreams, desires and particularly disappointments he's never quite gotten over, specifically his unrequited affection for the girl who is now the local pharmacist: the elusive Scarlet Smith. Between run-ins with the outcast friends he left behind Big Girl and Wino, the school principal and a seductive senior, Shasta O'Neil who clearly has the hots for him, Henry is sent spinning through a time warp that incites all the old emotions and challenges of the world he grew up in.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 16th, 2011 (Limited) by Initiate Productions
Video Release: February 23rd, 2021 by Shout Factory
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, language including some drug references, and for some underage drinking
(Rating bulletin 2125, 6/16/2010)
Running Time: 108 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: You Can't Go Home Again, Writing and Writers, Voiceover/Narration, LGBTQ+, Romance, High School Reunions
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Initiate Productions, Prohibition Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Lead Ensemble Members

Winona Ryder    Scarlet Smith
Mark Polish    Henry McCarthy
Sean Astin    Big Girl
Hilary Duff    Shasta O'Neil
Josh Holloway    Wino
Chevy Chase    Principal Marshall

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Michael Polish    Director
Mark Polish    Screenwriter
Michael Polish    Producer
Mark Polish    Producer
Ken Johnson    Producer
Janet Du Bois    Producer
Jonathan Sheldon    Producer
Nick Byassee    Executive Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 20th, 2011

December 20th, 2011

Christmas is less than a week away and there are a few releases that would make great last minute gifts. There are also very few releases overall so expect a short list this week. These great last minute gift ideas include Midnight in Paris on DVD or Blu-ray, Dolphin Tale in 3D Combo Pack and Futurama: Volume Six on DVD or Blu-ray. However, for Pick of the Week, I'm going with Warrior on Blu-ray Combo Pack. It's a great movie and there are plenty of extras on the DVD and the Blu-ray includes a Picture-in-Picture track. More...

Limited Releases are Feeling Restless

September 16th, 2011

Not a lot of limited releases with breakout potential on this week's list. My Afternoons With Margueritte might be tops on the per theater chart this week, but even it is does so, odds are it won't expand dramatically after that. More...

New Movie Announcements, Stars and Directors - July 2, 2008

July 2nd, 2008

This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive! More...

Cast Updates - June 26, 2008

June 26th, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for The Ghost, Stay Cool, The Stone Angel, and more! More...


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Synopsis

Henry McCarthy, the 30-something author of the popular 80s-themed novel How Lionel Got Me Laid, returns to his suburban hometown of Sacramento to deliver the commencement speech at his former high school. Despite his success as an author Henry's return home has sparked all of the youthful dreams, desires and particularly disappointments he's never quite gotten over, specifically his unrequited affection for the girl who is now the local pharmacist: the elusive Scarlet Smith. Between run-ins with the outcast friends he left behind Big Girl and Wino, the school principal and a seductive senior, Shasta O'Neil who clearly has the hots for him, Henry is sent spinning through a time warp that incites all the old emotions and challenges of the world he grew up in.

Metrics

Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 16th, 2011 (Limited) by Initiate Productions
Video Release: February 23rd, 2021 by Shout Factory
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, language including some drug references, and for some underage drinking
(Rating bulletin 2125, 6/16/2010)
Running Time: 108 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: You Can't Go Home Again, Writing and Writers, Voiceover/Narration, LGBTQ+, Romance, High School Reunions
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Initiate Productions, Prohibition Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Winona Ryder    Scarlet Smith
Mark Polish    Henry McCarthy
Sean Astin    Big Girl
Hilary Duff    Shasta O'Neil
Josh Holloway    Wino
Chevy Chase    Principal Marshall

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Michael Polish    Director
Mark Polish    Screenwriter
Michael Polish    Producer
Mark Polish    Producer
Ken Johnson    Producer
Janet Du Bois    Producer
Jonathan Sheldon    Producer
Nick Byassee    Executive Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 20th, 2011

December 20th, 2011

Christmas is less than a week away and there are a few releases that would make great last minute gifts. There are also very few releases overall so expect a short list this week. These great last minute gift ideas include Midnight in Paris on DVD or Blu-ray, Dolphin Tale in 3D Combo Pack and Futurama: Volume Six on DVD or Blu-ray. However, for Pick of the Week, I'm going with Warrior on Blu-ray Combo Pack. It's a great movie and there are plenty of extras on the DVD and the Blu-ray includes a Picture-in-Picture track. More...

Limited Releases are Feeling Restless

September 16th, 2011

Not a lot of limited releases with breakout potential on this week's list. My Afternoons With Margueritte might be tops on the per theater chart this week, but even it is does so, odds are it won't expand dramatically after that. More...

New Movie Announcements, Stars and Directors - July 2, 2008

July 2nd, 2008

This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive! More...

Cast Updates - June 26, 2008

June 26th, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for The Ghost, Stay Cool, The Stone Angel, and more! More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.