Name: Edge of Seventeen
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1999-06-11
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cast: Chris Stafford, Tina Holmes, Andersen Gabrych, John Eby, Stephanie McVay

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1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

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Directed by: David Moreton
Written by: Todd Stephens
Produced by: David Moreton, Todd Stephens
Music by: John A. Evans, Margaret Crimmins, Robert Fernandez

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Facts

June 11, 1999 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released: June 11, 1999
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $870,751
Available in: 3 countries

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Where can I stream Edge of Seventeen?

Kanopy

Strand Releasing

In the United States, Edge of Seventeen streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Edge of Seventeen worth watching?

62

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 67).

Will Edge of Seventeen make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is Edge of Seventeen good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.