The Edge of Seventeen

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Released Nov 18, 2016

1h 45m

Comedy

Drama

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Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until an unexpected friendship with a thoughtful teen (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.

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Critics Consensus

The Edge of Seventeen's sharp script -- and Hailee Steinfeld's outstanding lead performance -- make this more than just another coming-of-age dramedy.

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

The Edge of Seventeen is compared to the work of John Hughes, because it's destined to be a classic teens will look to for solace.

Nov 20, 2017

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Anne Cohen

Refinery29

Every decade has its cult teen movie. Thirty-two years ago, it was Sixteen Candles. For the '90s, it was Clueless. The early aughts had Mean Girls. Now we have The Edge of Seventeen.

Jun 27, 2017

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David Stratton

The Australian

The Edge of Seventeen, the feature debut from writer Kelly Fremon Craig, stands out above the countless other teenage movies from recent years by virtue of its honesty and realism.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 13, 2017

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

What’s so wonderful about this film is that Craig explores all of Nadine’s flaws, insecurities, naiveté, and particularly her self-loathing. In doing so she paints a fully-fleshed out portrait of teen girldom in flux.

Feb 13, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

A challenging and confronting view of teendom, anchored by an astounding performance by Hailee Steinfeld. The trick is to view the film from Nadine's dark, cynical, depressed perspective.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 23, 2024

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

Kelly Fremon Craig’s film — about a girl at risk of losing her best friend — is funny and wise.

Nov 22, 2022

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Felix T

Glorifies teen drinking and absentee parenting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Jose G

Time waster. The main character is unlikable, and self absorbed. A few laughs, but in the end not worth it. After the first five minutes it starts going downhill fast.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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Steven K

Very cute film. Great writing & acting,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/24

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Amelia’s V

I just rewatched "the edge of seventeen" for the first time in a while. Literally a perfect metaphor for life, while not even being a metaphor, cause it's so blunt in nature.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Jeff M

Holy cow! I had heard this was a good movie, but this was above and beyond my wildest expectations - potentially one of the best coming of age movies I've ever seen. What an awesome surprise! Steinfeld's Nadine is one of the most complex and realistic cinematic teenagers you're likely to see - exasperating, sarcastic and irritating while simultaneously vulnerable and relatable. It's a miraculous performance, and both she and Harrelson as a teacher cut from the same cloth deserved awards attention. It's an 80s John Hughes movie with a 2010s sensibility - and along with LADY BIRD is among the great young adult movies of recent memory. One could argue the ending loses a bit of its edge, but this is a very, very minor complaint that doesn't affect the overall quality in the slightest! Watch this one with your favorite teenager!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Alec B

Intensely enjoyable. Nice to know that Hailee Steinfeld 's terrific turn in the 2010 "True Grit" wasn't a fluke.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until an unexpected friendship with a thoughtful teen (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.

Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Producer: James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell
Screenwriter: Kelly Fremon Craig
Distributor: STX Entertainment
Production Co: STX Entertainment, Gracie Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Some Drinking)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.4M
Runtime: 1h 45m

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