

As Cool as I Am
2013, English. Directed by Max Mayer.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch As Cool as I Am
As Cool as I Am is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Details
- Released
- 21 June 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Virginia Korus Spragg
- Box office
- $3.2K
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What As Cool as I Am is based on
As Cool as I Am is based on As Cool As I Am (2003) by Pete Fromm, published by Picador.
2003
As Cool As I Am
By Pete Fromm
Published by Picador
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As Cool as I Am: quick answers
Is As Cool as I Am worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 137 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is As Cool as I Am?
As Cool as I Am runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does As Cool as I Am have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for As Cool as I Am. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
As Cool as I Am parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
As Cool as I Am is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is As Cool as I Am on?
As Cool as I Am is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like As Cool as I Am?
If you liked As Cool as I Am, try Palindromes, Wildflower, Real Women Have Curves.
Who directed As Cool as I Am?
As Cool as I Am (2013) was directed by Max Mayer and stars Sarah Bolger, Thomas Mann, James Marsden.
What is As Cool as I Am based on?
As Cool as I Am is based on As Cool As I Am (2003) by Pete Fromm, published by Picador.