Cool Kids Don't Cry_
Original: Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet
Adaptation of one of Benelux most famous children's novels. Tough prime school girl Akkie loves soccer and can be a real bully. Love is the only thing she's scared of. When Akkie is diagnosed with Leukemia, she has to fight for her life. On the verge of going to high school, Akkie has to allow love to enter her life, and thus gain courage to accept the inevitable.
Starring
Hanna Obbeek, Nils Verkooijen, Fiona Livingston
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
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Year context
Cool Kids Don't Cry was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
Adaptation of one of Benelux most famous children's novels. Tough prime school girl Akkie loves soccer and can be a real bully. Love is the only thing she's ...
Cool Kids Don't Cry is a Family, Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (17)
Hanna Obbeek
Akkie
Nils Verkooijen
Joep
FL
Fiona Livingston
Elise
Bram Flick
Laurens
Amin Belyandouz
Brammetje
Eva van der Gucht
Miss Ina
Loek Peters
Doctor Mustache
Johanna ter Steege
Akkie's Mother
Reinout Bussemaker
Akkie's Father
Chris Comvalius
Afida
Xander Straat
Master Henk
BV
Bram van der Hooven
Frenklin
LV
Lea Vlastra
Tamara
RD
Renee de Graaff
Christel
LD
Lucas Dijker
Rico
Lieke van Lexmond
Louise
Hanna Verboom
Rebecca
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Original Title
Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet
Language
Dutch
Country
Netherlands, BE
Rating
7.9/10 (279 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cool Kids Don't Cry about?
Adaptation of one of Benelux most famous children's novels. Tough prime school girl Akkie loves soccer and can be a real bully. Love is the only thing she's scared of. When Akkie is diagnosed with Leukemia, she has to fight for her life. On the verge of going to high school, Akkie has to allow love to enter her life, and thus gain courage to accept the inevitable.
How long is Cool Kids Don't Cry?
Cool Kids Don't Cry has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Cool Kids Don't Cry?
The cast of Cool Kids Don't Cry includes Hanna Obbeek, Nils Verkooijen, Fiona Livingston, Bram Flick, Amin Belyandouz.
What is the rating of Cool Kids Don't Cry?
Cool Kids Don't Cry has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 279 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Family
Romance
Drama