Edge of Seventeen
Seen it?1999 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Call Me by Your Name or Brokeback Mountain, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$872K worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Moreton
- Chris StaffordEric Hunter
- Tina HolmesMaggie
- Andersen GabrychRod
- John EbyDad
- Stephanie McVayBonnie Hunter
- Lea DeLariaAngie
- Antonio CarrieroAndy
- Jason LockhartSteve
- Tony MaiettaGregg
- Jeff FryerJonathon