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Being 17

2016Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic838.1Rotten Tomatoes95%75%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic838.1Rotten Tomatoes95%75%

Summary

Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
André Téchiné
Written by
Céline Sciamma, André Téchiné
Produced by
Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
Music by
Alexis Rault

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Facts

February 27, 2016 · 1 h 56 min · Sexual Content

Released
February 27, 2016
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
France
Box office
$2 million
Available in
17 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Being 17?"

Questions about Being 17

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Where can I stream Being 17?

Strand Releasing

In the United States, Being 17 streams on Strand Releasing. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Being 17 worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Being 17 good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Being 17 plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Being 17 in English?

FrenchSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some Spanish.