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Seventeen

1940·Movie
1h 18min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A high-school student in a small town becomes smitten with the sophisticated new girl who's just arrived from Chicago. Based on Booth Tarkington's story.
Innocent Teen RomanceSmall Town LifeComing-of-Age StoryWholesome Family FilmCharming Period PieceYouthful InfatuationClassic AdaptationLighthearted DramaNostalgic Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Seventeen worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Seventeen?

1 h 18 min

Seventeen runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is Seventeen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.