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17 Again

2009·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Who says you're only young once?

On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.
Body Swap ComedyComing-of-AgeFamily RelationshipsTeen ComedyEscapistLight-HeartedRomantic ComedyPop Culture References

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 17 Again

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Where can I stream 17 Again legally?

17 Again is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 17 Again worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 17 Again rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is 17 Again?

1 h 42 min

17 Again runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 17 Again?

Critics53
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate 17 Again higher (64) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 17 Again a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$136 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $136 million worldwide, 6.8 times its budget.

What language is 17 Again in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 17 Again?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 17 Again in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 17 Again use?

Time-Shifted ActorActor AllusionTime Marches OnChick MagnetTrust PasswordFountain of YouthThat Was Not a DreamPulling the Rug OutAesop AmnesiaSmash CutSingle Woman Seeks Good ManMistaken for Gayand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 storytelling tropes for 17 Again, including Time-Shifted Actor, Actor Allusion, Time Marches On.