As Cool as I Am (2013)
How do you grow up when your parents haven't?
In a small American town, 16-year-old Lucy is left to largely raise herself, managing the household while her immature mother works and her father is away in Canada for months at a time. As her parents' emotional distance intensifies, Lucy explores her own sexuality with her childhood best friend, Kenny.
Director: Max Mayer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: June 21, 2013
Cast
- Sarah Bolger - Lucy Diamond
- Thomas Mann - Kenny Crauder
- James Marsden - Chuck Diamond
- Claire Danes - Lainee Diamond
- Seth Adkins - Scott Booker
- Jeremy Sisto - Guy Karlsburg
- Jon Tenney - Bob
- Anika Noni Rose - Frances
- Rhys Coiro - Ron
- Will Peltz - Tim
Screenplay
- Virginia Korus Spragg (Screenplay)
- Pete Fromm (Novel)
Music: Christopher Lennertz
Cinematography: Tim Suhrstedt
Editing: Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Production: Identity Films, Wind Dancer Productions, Wind Dancer Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $3,234
Original Language: en
Themes
Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
dysfunctional family, coming of age
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Max Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is As Cool as I Am about?
- In a small American town, 16-year-old Lucy is left to largely raise herself, managing the household while her immature mother works and her father is away in Canada for months at a time. As her parents' emotional distance intensifies, Lucy explores her own sexuality with her childhood best friend, Kenny.
- Who directed As Cool as I Am?
- As Cool as I Am was directed by Max Mayer.
- Who stars in As Cool as I Am?
- As Cool as I Am stars Sarah Bolger, Thomas Mann, James Marsden, Claire Danes, Seth Adkins, Jeremy Sisto.
- How long is As Cool as I Am?
- As Cool as I Am has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is As Cool as I Am?
- As Cool as I Am is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did As Cool as I Am gross?
- As Cool as I Am grossed $3,234 worldwide.
- Where was As Cool as I Am produced?
- As Cool as I Am was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of As Cool as I Am?
- The themes of As Cool as I Am include: Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.