17 Again

Name: 17 Again
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2009-03-11
Cast: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Michelle Trachtenberg, Sterling Knight

2009 | 102 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 7 times its budget, but middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Back to the Future or Back to the Future Part II, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, mind-bending.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$136 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 301K people sought it out in the past year