Seventeen

1940Movie1 h 18 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Directed by
Louis King
Produced by
Stuart Walker

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Facts

March 1, 1940 · 1 h 18 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
March 1, 1940
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Seventeen worth watching?"

Questions about Seventeen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Seventeen worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Seventeen okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Seventeen make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Seventeen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.