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The Edge of Seventeen

2016·Movie
1h 45min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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You're only young once… is it over yet?

Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.
Teen AngstComing-of-AgeHigh SchoolFemale FriendshipCringe ComedyRealistic DialogueRelatable CharactersEmotional Honesty

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Edge of Seventeen legally?

The Edge of Seventeen is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 The Edge of Seventeen worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Edge of Seventeen rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Edge of Seventeen?

1 h 45 min

The Edge of Seventeen runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Edge of Seventeen?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Edge of Seventeen higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Edge of Seventeen a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$19 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is The Edge of Seventeen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, China.

In how many countries can I watch The Edge of Seventeen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Edge of Seventeen in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Edge of Seventeen use?

Big Brother BullyArmor-Piercing QuestionWhat the Hell, Hero?My God, What Have I Done?Secretly WealthyJerkassLove EpiphanyBitch in Sheep's ClothingAbusive ParentsLonely Rich KidHorrible Judge of CharacterLike Father, Like Sonand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Edge of Seventeen, including Big Brother Bully, Armor-Piercing Question, What the Hell, Hero?.