The Edge of Seventeen
Seen it?2016 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Booksmart or Clueless, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 3 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig
- Hailee SteinfeldNadine Franklin
- Woody HarrelsonMr. Bruner
- Haley Lu RichardsonKrista
- Blake JennerDarian Franklin
- Kyra SedgwickMona Franklin
- Hayden SzetoErwin Kim
- Alexander CalvertNick Mossman
- Eric KeenleysideTom Franklin
- Nesta CooperShannon
- Meredith MonroeGreer