The Edge of Seventeen

"You're only young once… is it over yet?"

2016 1h 45m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 4,340

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Synopsis

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Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.

“You're only young once… is it over yet?”

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Cast

Hailee Steinfeld
Nadine Franklin
Woody Harrelson
Mr. Bruner
Haley Lu Richardson
Krista
Blake Jenner
Darian Franklin
Kyra Sedgwick
Mona Franklin
Hayden Szeto
Erwin Kim
Alexander Calvert
Nick Mossman
Eric Keenleyside
Tom Franklin

Credits

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Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers: Kelly Fremon Craig
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, China

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, China.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, shot by Doug Emmett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Atli Örvarsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tracey Wadmore-Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson and Haley Lu Richardson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You're only young once… is it over yet?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1878870 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kelly Fremon Craig directs. Doug Emmett behind the camera. Atli Örvarsson scores. Tracey Wadmore-Smith cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America, China. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 10 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, China.
3Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, shot by Doug Emmett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Atli Örvarsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tracey Wadmore-Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson and Haley Lu Richardson carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "You're only young once… is it over yet?".
8IMDB entry: tt1878870 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 17 themes, including "high school", "friendship", "sibling relationship", "portland, oregon".

The technical file

Cinematography: Doug Emmett
Original score: Atli Örvarsson
Editing: Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Production design: William Arnold
Costume design: Carla Hetland
Makeup / hair: Natalie Cosco
Sound: Kami Asgar
Stunt coordinator: Leif Havdale
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $9,000,000
Box office: $18,803,648
Return: 209% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

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Gimly2017-02-21
★ 7/10
"Shit. Underdeveloped? Overdeveloped? A good movie's a good movie." - Ice T Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time.
Reno2017-05-26
★ 9/10
Nothing is frustrating than losing a best friend! There are lots of stupid teen films in the recent time. But don't confuse it with them. It is a fine, sensible drama with some fun. It's a dream debut for the director. Being a woman and making a film on the same subject, especially teenager issue, really well investigated and turned into the beautiful film. Yeah, it is now one of the cult films and by the years pass on, it will gain more popularity with a certain group of people. A teen girl who lost her close friend to her brother after they both falling in love which she did not approve. It's only the beginning of her worst life in her mid teenage. So now she has to find a way to turn her life around, or she can live her life as it is, but with complaints. The second half of the film is to cover her attempt to recovery, if she achieves one. The surprise was, I anticipated normal teen comedy that targeted teens only. But it is almost for all ages, excluding the little ones for its strong thematic contents. Kind of inspiring and entertaining film. The casting was awesome. Hailee nailed it just like Ellen Page did for 'Juno'. Yeah, the people were comparing it with that film already. Very satisfying film on this particular theme and definitely a must see. 8.5/10
Sierbahnn2026-05-05
★ 7/10
Heartfelt, genuine, and funny The casting for this is grand, the direction is solid, and the story captures the angst of being a poorly communicating and perpetually misunderstood teen. Bad decisions, parents with issues of their own compounding yours, and an adult world that does not vibrate at the same rate as you. This was a fine movie, and I can heartily recommend it.