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As Cool As I Am (2013)
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As Cool As I Am (2013)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
June 7, 2013
Studio
IFC Films
Official Site
http://www.ifcfilms.com/uncategorized/as-cool-as-i-am
Genre
Drama
Release Date
June 7, 2013
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
118 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
IFC Films
Official Site
http://www.ifcfilms.com/uncategorized/as-cool-as-i-am
Director
Max Mayer
Producer
Matt Williams, Judd Payne, Anthony Mastromauro
Screenwriter
Virginia Korus Spragg
Starring
  • Claire Danes as Lainee Diamond
  • James Marsden as Chuck Diamond
  • Sarah Bolger
  • Anika Noni Rose as Frances
  • Thomas Mann
  • Jeremy Sisto as Guy
  • Jon Tenney as Bob
  • Peter Fonda
  • Rhys Coiro

In the poignant drama directed by Max Mayer, a teenage girl named Lucy (played by Sarah Bolger) navigates the turbulent waters of adolescence while grappling with her parents' unconventional marriage. Her mother, Chuck (portrayed by Claire Danes), is a fiercely independent and sexually liberated woman, while her father, Lenny (brought to life by James Marsden), struggles with unemployment and a restless spirit. As Lucy observes the growing cracks in their relationship, she becomes a reluctant mediator, caught between her mother's demanding expectations and her father's inability to settle down. The story unfolds through Lucy's candid, often humorous perspective, exploring the chaos that erupts when her father announces a major life decision that threatens to tear the family apart. With a sharp script by Virginia Korus Spragg and a supporting cast that includes Anika Noni Rose, Thomas Mann, and Jeremy Sisto, the film blends bittersweet comedy with raw emotional honesty. This coming-of-age tale examines the messy realities of love, fidelity, and self-discovery, ultimately asking what it truly means to grow up when the adults around you are still figuring things out themselves.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2013
Ratings:
58
SCORE
TMDB 5.8/10