Stay Cool (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2011, Stay Cool is a comedy film directed by Michael Polish, running about 94 minutes. “Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film centers on a successful author who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.
Who’s in it. Stay Cool stars Chevy Chase as Principal Marshall, Hilary Duff as Shasta O'Neil, Max Thieriot as Shasta's Boyfriend and Winona Ryder as Scarlet Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Stay Cool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stay Cool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay Cool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay Cool (2011)?
- In US, Stay Cool is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stay Cool worth watching?
- Stay Cool holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stay Cool?
- Stay Cool stars Chevy Chase, Hilary Duff, Max Thieriot, Winona Ryder and Sean Astin.
- When was Stay Cool released?
- Stay Cool was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.