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As Cool as I Am

As Cool as I Am

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As Cool as I Am

"How do you grow up when your parents haven't?"

2013

1h 32m

5.8(135 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Wind Dancer Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Sarah Bolger

Lucy Diamond

Sarah Bolger

Acting

Thomas Mann

Kenny Crauder

Thomas Mann

Acting

James Marsden

Chuck Diamond

James Marsden

Acting

Claire Danes

Lainee Diamond

Claire Danes

Acting

Seth Adkins

Scott Booker

Seth Adkins

Acting

Jeremy Sisto

Guy Karlsburg

Jeremy Sisto

Acting

Anika Noni Rose

Frances

Anika Noni Rose

Acting

Jon Tenney

Bob

Jon Tenney

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Rhys Coiro

Ron

Rhys Coiro

Acting

Will Peltz

Tim

Will Peltz

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Mario Batali

Self

Mario Batali

Acting

Peter Fonda

Gerald

Peter Fonda

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Tom Romero

Manager

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Beth Bailey

Mario's Female Guest

Beth Bailey

Acting

Josh Berry

Mario's Male Guest

Josh Berry

Acting

Evan Adrian

Justin Havens

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Acting

Terry Walters

Libby Crauder

Terry Walters

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Rachel Hroncich

Nurse Amber Cremeens

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Elise Eberle

Jaimie Tilton

Elise Eberle

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