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As Cool as I Am

Play trailer Poster for As Cool as I Am R,  2013,  1h 32m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A precocious teen (Sarah Bolger) has a sexual awakening and later begins to realize that her parents' (Claire Danes, James Marsden) marriage is not as strong as she thought.
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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Jun 27, 2013
This coming-of-age drama might trade in familiar narrative developments, but its characterization is rather nuanced. Go to Full Review
Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Jun 7, 2013
2/5
Simplistic plotting, pedestrian visuals and poorly-handled melodrama do lend the project a cheap, made-for-TV feel, which is underscored by the fact that Danes and Marsden don't seem obliged to turn in their best work. Go to Full Review
Kyle Smith New York Post Jun 7, 2013
1/4
Oh no: Claire Danes as the mom? Already? What's next, Chelsea Clinton for president? Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 10, 2014
2/4
The familiarity of the narrative - the movie does, after all, include such coming-of-age touchstones as first love and irresponsible parents - grows more and more problematic as time progresses... Go to Full Review
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Theodore M Apr 19, 2018 What an amazing coming-of-age story: bright, funny, sad, intelligent and well-acted. Movies like this give more than entertainment. They give us humanity, more aliveness. Great characters, plot, and a refreshing script. Bravo! See more
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Max Mayer

Director

Claire Danes

Lainee Diamond

James Marsden

Chuck Diamond

Jeremy Sisto

Guy

Sarah Bolger

Lucy Diamond

Thomas Mann

Kenny

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As Cool as I Am

As Cool as I Am (2013) (L-R) Sarah Bolger as Lucy Diamond, James Marsden as Chuck Diamond and Claire Danes as Lainee Diamond in "As Cool as I Am." (L-R) Sarah Bolger as Lucy Diamond and Claire Danes as Lainee Diamond in "As Cool as I Am." (L-R) Claire Danes as Lainee Diamond and Sarah Bolger as Lucy Diamond in "As Cool as I Am." As Cool as I Am (2013) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A precocious teen (Sarah Bolger) has a sexual awakening and later begins to realize that her parents' (Claire Danes, James Marsden) marriage is not as strong as she thought.
Director
Max Mayer
Producer
Matt Williams, Anthony Mastromauro, Judd Payne
Screenwriter
Virginia Korus Spragg
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Wind Dancer Productions, Identity Films
Rating
R (Some Teen Drinking|Sexual Content|An Assault)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 7, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 32m
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