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"Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda."

2011

1h 34m

4.8(57 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

A successful author 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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Scarlet Smith

Mark Polish

Mark Polish

Henry McCarthy

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Big Girl

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff

Shasta O'Neil

Josh Holloway

Josh Holloway

Wino

Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer

Javier

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Principal Marshall

Jessica St. Clair

Jessica St. Clair

Darcy Portola

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Mrs. Leuchtenberger

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Brad Nelson

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Polish
Written by: Mark Polish

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